Use this time to review study guide, make Quizlet/flash cards, complete old assignments leading up to quiz, read textbook section related to this content
Available Resources
Paper Textbook: The Americans pages 24-34
Electronic textbook: Sections 2.3 - 3.4 (pages 102-164)
Video Podcasts:New England ColoniesMiddle ColoniesSouthern Colonies
Colonial Region Notes:
April 6
GoogleDoc version of Shays' Rebellion reading and questions
Link to video on YouTube
Watch most of video in class (technical difficulties prevent watching whole thing)
American Revolution test NEXT THURSDAY:
GoogleDoc version of test study guide
April 5
GoogleSlide version of Revolutionary War events slideshow
GoogleDoc version of Revolutionary War events chart (filled in)
April 4
GoogleDoc version of Revolutionary War events chart
General sources (include info on many events):
History Central Rev. War battles
PBS Liberty
AmericanRevolution.org
BrittishBattles.com
Sources on specific events:
Bunker Hill:http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhm.htm
Trenton: http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/delaware/was.htm http://www.mountvernon.org/encyclopedia/american-revolution/crossing-delaware-river
Valley Forge: http://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm
Saratoga: http://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm
Yorktown: http://www.nps.gov/yonb/index.htm
Treaty of Paris: http://www.john-adams-heritage.com/treaty-of-paris-1783/
April 3
The Declaration's "Missing Clause": Jefferson on slavery
Redcoats vs. Patriots: Advantages and disadvantages
March 30
March 27
Annotated Declaration of Independence (explains historical context for many of the grievances)
March 23
GoogleSlide version of "From Rebellion to Independence" notes
March 22
HW: COMPLETE PARAGRAPH RESPONSE ON "WHO FIRED FIRST" FOR FRIDAY
March 21
Who fired first at the Battle of Lexington?
Things to consider with source evaluation in the study of history:
March 20
Use this time to review study guide, make Quizlet/flash cards, complete old assignments leading up to quiz, read textbook section related to this content
GoogleDoc version of quiz study guide
March 15
Study guide for QUIZ NEXT TUESDAY:
GoogleDoc version of quiz study guide
March 13
March 9
Assessing the rebellious actions of the colonists:
Tarring and feathering scene from //John Adams// miniseries
Boston Massacre perspective reading: HW - COMPLETE BOSTON MASSACRE "UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUE" QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY
Rebellion quiz next Tuesday, March 20 : Rebellion vocab, Mercantilism/Navigation Acts notes, British laws/colonial response notes
March 8
March 7
Rebellion in the colonies: British laws and colonial response
GoogleSlide version of Action-Reaction slide show
GoogleDoc version of Action-Reaction note sheet
HW: COMPLETE BRITISH ACTION-COLONIAL REACTION NOTES BY FRIDAY
March 6
Rebellions in early American history:
HW: COMPLETED CHART DUE ON WEDNESDAY
March 2
Rebellions in early American history:
March 1
Mercantilism notes:
(If you miss the simulation in class, watch this video: http://study.com/academy/lesson/colonial-mercantilism-definition-history-effects.html
Only the first 3 minutes are available for free, but it covers the basic idea of what we did in the simulation)
Introduce rebellion theme for next unit:
HW: COMPLETE VOCAB WORKSHEET FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 2
February 27
Mercantilism simulation: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mercantilism notes:
(If you miss the simulation in class, watch this video: http://study.com/academy/lesson/colonial-mercantilism-definition-history-effects.html
Only the first 3 minutes are available for free, but it covers the basic idea of what we did in the simulation)
February 16
Work on Colonial Regions Advertisement/Journal Project:
February 15
13 Colonies mapping - QUIZ ON FRIDAY
13 colonies online map quiz review
Work on Colonial Regions Advertisement/Journal Project:
February 14
13 Colonies mapping - QUIZ ON FRIDAY
13 colonies online map quiz review
Begin work on Colonial Regions Advertisement/Journal Project:
February 13
13 Colonies mapping - QUIZ ON FRIDAY
13 colonies online map quiz review
Begin work on Colonial Regions Advertisement/Journal Project:
February 9
Begin Colonial regions demographics note sheet:
Available Resources
Paper Textbook: The Americans pages 24-34
Electronic textbook: Sections 2.3 - 3.4 (pages 102-164)
Video Podcasts:New England ColoniesMiddle ColoniesSouthern Colonies
Colonial Region Notes:
February 8
Turn in Columbus Perspective assignment
Early European Colonies in North America
GoogleSlide version of notes
GoogleDoc version of note sheet
February 6
Christopher Columbus perspective activity:
GoogleDoc version of Columbus activity
HW: Complete Columbus worksheet DUE THURSDAY, FEB. 8
February 2
Study guide for QUIZ ON TUESDAY, FEB. 6:
GoogleDoc version of study guide
February 1
GoogleSlides version of slide show
GoogleDoc version of note sheet
Age of Exploration mapping assignment:
Explorers website (use for finding routes)
Mapping due in class tomorrow (Friday)
January 31
HW: Written Reflection due Thursday, Feb. 1
Age of Exploration notes:
GoogleSlides version of slide show
GoogleDoc version of note sheet
Explorers website (use for finding routes)
MAP PACKET DUE ON FRIDAY, FEB. 2
January 30
Jigsaw activity: European, Native American, West African cultures in the 1400-1500's
Complete individual note taking after dividing topics within small group
HW: Complete individual topic notes for Wednesday, Jan. 31
January 26
Course outline and themes:
Download iBooks
American identity and cultural interaction:
HW: Complete note taking on your assigned world culture: DUE TUESDAY
January 25
Intro to the wikispace: Bookmark the link to the class page
Quick Discussion: What is history? How do we study it? Lunchroom fight activity:
Student information survey:
Homework:
Get a binder for this course
Have a parent/guardian sign course syllabus
January 23