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Archive for October 2007

Wednesday 10/31/07

In Wednesday on October 31, 2007 at 10:50 am

Happy Halloween!!!

US History

Objective:  Compare Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and analyze their effect on American politics.

1.  Bell Ringer:  Copy Outline Formate from board.

2.  Create Jefferson vs. Hamilton outline format

3.  Complete 1st Draft of paper.

IB History of the Americas

Objective:

Analyze campaign materials from the 1828 Presidential election and interpret their effect on the American Political landscape.

Interpret ideas about federal vs. state control as argued through the Articles of Confederation up to and including the ratification of the US constitution.

Provide and in depth analysis of the effectiveness of both the Articles and Constitution on American Politics.

1.  Bell Ringer:  Prepare projects for presentation.

2.  Complete Document Analysis Projects.

3.  Begin Historical Investigation Discussion.

Tuesday 10/30/07

In Tuesday on October 30, 2007 at 10:49 am

US History

Objective: Compare Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson and analyze their effect on American politics.

1. Bell Ringer: Copy T-Chart on board.

2. Fill out Hamilton vs. Jefferson T-Chart

3. Discuss Hamilton vs. Jefferson Comparison Essay Guidelines and Rubric.

4. Work on Ch. 6 Timeline

IB History of the Americas

Objective:

Analyze campaign materials from the 1828 Presidential election and interpret their effect on the American Political landscape.

Interpret ideas about federal vs. state control as argued through the Articles of Confederation up to and including the ratification of the US constitution.

Provide and in depth analysis of the effectiveness of both the Articles and Constitution on American Politics.

1. Bell Ringer: Take out paper and title Reading Quiz #7

2. Work on Reading Quiz #7

3. Finish working on the Document Based Analysis Project 1828 Election.

4. Doc Based Analysis Proj is due tomorrow.

Friday 10/26/07

In Friday on October 26, 2007 at 10:56 am

US History

Objective: Analyze the differences between the Democrat-Republicans and Federalists.

1. Bell Ringer: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a two party political system?

2. Finish party issue slogans.

3. Each pair will come up and read their slogan, their partners will write down the slogans on a party platform sheet. These both will be turned in at the end of the class.

IB History of the Americas

Objective:

Analyze campaign materials from the 1828 Presidential election and interpret their effect on the American Political landscape.

Interpret ideas about federal vs. state control as argued through the Articles of Confederation up to and including the ratification of the US constitution.

Provide and in depth analysis of the effectiveness of both the Articles and Constitution on American Politics.

1. Bell Ringer: Tell students to copy the Campaign Material Chart

2. Discuss the Document Based Analysis Project 1828 Election and place students into groups.

3. Show students the 2007 campaign ads and fill out the campaign chart.

4. Finally, show students where they can find their specific campaign ads at the IB site.

5. HW: Read AP Ch. 13 pg. 256-72

Thursday 10/25/07

In Thursday on October 25, 2007 at 11:18 am

US History

Objective:  Analyze the differences between the Democrat-Republicans and Federalists.

1.  Bell Ringer:  What is the main difference between the Democrat Republicans and Federalists?

2.  Go over Lecture Notes 13 as a whole group.

3.  Begin working on the Democrat Republican and Federalist campaign slogans.

4.  HW:  Complete Lecture Notes 13 in notebook

IB History of the Americas

Objective:

Analyze campaign materials from the 1828 Presidential election and interpret their effect on the American Political landscape.

Interpret ideas about federal vs. state control as argued through the Articles of Confederation up to and including the ratification of the US constitution.

Provide and in depth analysis of the effectiveness of both the Articles and Constitution on American Politics.

 1.  Bell Ringer:  Copy Jefferson to Jackson Notes

2.  Discuss the Document Based Analysis Project 1828 Election and place students into groups.

3.  Place the Campaign Material Analysis Chart… on the board/overhead and then show students the 2007 campaign ads.

4.  Finally, show students where they can find their specific campaign ads at the IB site.

5.  HW:  Read AP Ch. 13 pg. 256-72

Wednesday 10/24/07

In Wednesday on October 24, 2007 at 8:56 pm

US History

Objective:  Compare the Federalists and Democrat Republicans by analyzing Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

1. Bell Ringer: Copy T.O.A.D. #1

2.  Discuss terms and work on question for Lecture Notes 12

3.  Complete Contrasting Assignment in notes Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton

4.  HW:  Complete Lecture Notes 12

IB History of the Americas

Objective:  Analyze Thomas Jefferson and his effect on the American political system.

1.  Bell Ringer:  Complete Whats Up Doc tj and jay treaty

2.  Work on Guided Reading:  Thomas Jefferson

3.  HW:  Read Ch. 13 in American Pageant pgs. 256-72

Tuesday 10/23/07

In Tuesday on October 23, 2007 at 10:57 am

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective: Identify the two-party political system and analyze the history of its political parties.

1) Bell Ringer: Name the two current major political parties in America.

2) Complete Liberal vs. Conservative Survey and answer question in notes.

3) Work on Guided Reading: Creating a New Govt. in notes

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Understand the differences and similarities between state and federal governments and their functions, structures, and powers.

Explain the basic positions of the Federalists and Democrat Republicans through an analysis of their party platforms during the early 19th century.

1) Bell Ringer: Complete working on Slogans

2) Present Slogans and fill out Party Platform Wrksht

3) Complete essay for Federalist vs Dem Rep Analysis Guidelines and Rubric

Week 8

In Monday on October 22, 2007 at 10:46 am

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective: Identify significant people, events and ideas leading up to and during the Revolutionary Events.

Analyze Paul Revere’s Etching and the Declaration of Independence.

1) Bell Ringer: Study for Unit Test

2) Take Unit Test: The Road to Rebellion

3) After test students can complete Ch. 4 Assessment 1-20 for Extra Credit. (1 point per correct answer)

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:

Understand the differences and similarities between state and federal governments and their functions, structures, and powers.

Explain the basic positions of the Federalists and Democrat Republicans through an analysis of their party platforms during the early 19th century.

1) Bell Ringer: Read Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments and answer the discussion questions in notes.

2) Work on the federalist-vs-dem-rep-analysis-guidelines-and-rubric.doc for which the slogan/poster will need to be completed at the start of class tomorrow.  You may want to look at:

Dem Rep Group Handouts or the Federalist Group Handout.  Also you may need the Timeline of Events As Related to the Dev. of Political Parties handout.

Week 7

In Uncategorized on October 18, 2007 at 11:32 am

Remember…  no school tomorrow!

IB History of the Americas…  you are all at the play today, so have a great time and see you Monday.  You must hand in the Why the Constitution wrksht.

US History P. 2

Objective:  Identify and analyze the events of the Revolutionary War.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Get on laptops.

2)  Complete Revolutionary War Webquest.

P. 7 and 9

1)  Pick up Guided Viewing sheets and answers.

2)  Guided Viewing:  Liberty Pt. V

Week 7

In Wednesday on October 17, 2007 at 10:47 am

US History P. 2

Objective:

Identify and analyze significant events of the Revolutionary War.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Sign out laptop computers.

2)  Work on Revolutionary War Timeline Webquest

US History P. 7 and 9

Objective:

Identify and analyze the Battle of Saratoga and Britain’s idea to attack the Southern Colonies during the Rev. War.

1)  Bell Ringer:  List three advantages the American army would have over the British.

2)  Guided Viewing:  Liberty Part IV

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:

Understand the differences and similarities between state and federal governments and their functions, structures, and powers

Explain the basic positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.

1)  Complete “Articles” Summary, go to:

Articles of Confederation Copies http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/artconf.htm

 or

US Constitution Copies http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution.html  


 and summarize each article of the US Const or Articles of Confed.

2)  Complete the Why the Constitution wrksht.
Since I will not see P. 3 until Monday…  that is when this assignment will be due.  You may need to review the websites and the articles to answer the questions on your own.  P. 6 will get time to work on the worksheet in class today.  It will be due on Monday for them as well since I will not see them tomorrow.

Week 7

In Tuesday on October 16, 2007 at 11:08 am

US History P. 2

Objective: Identify and analyze the major events leading up to and through the Revolutionary War.

1) Bell Ringer: Pick up Guided Viewing Sheets to complete movie

2) Guided Viewing: Liberty Pt. V

US History P. 7 and 9

1) Bell Ringer: Copy the From the Diary of Albigence Waldo entry about Valley Forge.2) Discuss conditions at Valley Forge for Americans

3) Guided Viewing:  Liberty Pt. III

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:

Understand the differences and similarities between state and federal governments and their functions, structures, and powers

Explain the basic positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Copy To Form a More Perfect Union Notes

2)  Complete “Articles” Summary, go to:

Articles of Confederation Copies http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/artconf.htm

 or

US Constitution Copies http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution.html  


 and summarize each article of the US Const or Articles of Confed.

Week 7

In Monday on October 15, 2007 at 10:50 am

US History P. 2

Objective: Identify and analyze the major events leading up to and through the Revolutionary War.

1) Bell Ringer: Name three reasons you think the British would have a difficult time beating the Americans.

2) Guided Viewing: Liberty Pt. IV

US History P. 7 and 9

Objective: Analyze the effect of the Declaration of Independence on the Revolutionary War.

1) Bell Ringer: List the Advantages and Disadvantages of Declaring Independence from Britain on the T-Chart.

2) Watch Pt. II of Liberty movie and answer Guided Viewing Questions

3) Copy Declaration Parts Notes into Notebook and discuss as a whole group

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:

Understand the difference between and American liberal and conservative.

Analyze the impact on federalism vs. states rights.

1) Bell Ringer: Pick up Liberal vs. Conservative Survey and tell students to answer the questions

2) Go through survey as a whole group and show liberal vs conserv survey trans answers.

3) Show Political Spectrum today vs. start of the 2 party system

4)  Answer survey question in notes:

According to this survey are you Liberal or Conservative?  What does it mean to be one or the other?  Do you agree with this survey?  Describe what it means to be either Liberal or Conservative domestically or in foreign affairs as an American?

Week 6

In Friday on October 12, 2007 at 10:38 am

US History P. 2

Objective:

1)    Bell Ringer:  Copy From the Diary of Albigence Wald entry and answer question.

2)  Guided Viewing:  Liberty Pt. III

Objective: Identify and analyze the major events leading up to and through the Revolutionary War.

US History P. 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify patriots and loyalists of the Revolutionary War in the US.

1) Bell Ringer: Answer question on front board in notes: What is Rebellion? write 2-3 sentences.

2) In groups of 8, students must complete Faces of Ind chart for assigned person. Each group will write their answers on the board and each person must complete in their notes.

IB History of the Americas

Objective:  Compare/Contrast the Brazilian Independence Movement and the Haitian Revolution using methods of historical inquiry.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Go over notes for Unit 2 Teat

2)  Take Unit 2 Test

Week 6

In Thursday on October 11, 2007 at 11:03 am

US History P. 2

Objective:  Analyze the effect of the Declaration of Independence on the Revolutionary War.

1)  Bell Ringer:  List the Advantages and Disadvantages of Declaring Independence from Britain on the T-Chart.

2)  Watch Pt. II of Liberty movie and answer Guided Viewing Questions

3)  Copy Declaration Parts Notes into Notebook and discuss as a whole group

P. 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify and analyze events that led to the American Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer: Take out and read the Boston Tea Party Reading.

2)  Read about Boston Tea Party as a whole group.

3)  Distribute the Tea Act Protest Guidelines and Rubric,
have students complete Tea Act Protest Slogans/Signs.

IB History of the Americas

Objective:  Identify and analyze the role of leadership of Toussaint Louverture.

1) Bell Ringer: Log on to Internet and begin working on project.

2) Discuss and complete the Toussaint Louverture Web-History due Friday.

Week 6

In Wednesday on October 10, 2007 at 11:21 am

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective: Identify and analyze the major events leading up to and through the Revolutionary War.

P. 2

1) Bell Ringer: Answer question on front board in notes: What is Rebellion? write 2-3 sentences.

2) In groups of 8, students must complete Faces of Ind chart for assigned person. Each group will write their answers on the board and each person must complete in their notes.

P. 7 and 9

1) Bell Ringer: Sign Out Lap Tops

2) Complete Revolutionary War Timeline Webquest. Due Tom.

IB History of the Americas

1) Bell Ringer: Answer What’s Up Doc? TJ and Haitian Rev.

2) Discuss and complete the Touissant Louverture Web-History due Friday.

Week 6

In Tuesday on October 9, 2007 at 11:23 am

I hope everyone enjoyed their Columbus Day!

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify and analyze events that led to the American Revolution.

Period 2 will be doing the following:

1)  Bell Ringer: Take out and read the Boston Tea Party Reading.

2)  Read about Boston Tea Party as a whole group.

3)  Distribute the Tea Act Protest Guidelines and Rubric,
have students complete Tea Act Protest Slogans/Signs.

P. 7 and 9 will do the following:

1)  Bell Ringer:  Sign Out a Laptop

2)  Work on 2-revolutionary-war-timeline-webquest.doc

IB History of the Americas

Objective:  Compare and contrast Haitian and the Brazilian Independence.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Fill in the T-Chart

2)  Go over T-Chart as a whole group/Make Outline!

3)  Students must complete Comp Contr Brazil v Haiti Essay Guidelines and Rubric and turn in at the start of class tomorrow.  They have the rest of the period to work on lap tops for research.

Week 5

In Friday on October 5, 2007 at 10:51 am

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify and analyze events that led to the American Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Write 5 things you notice about Paul Revere Engraving of Boston Massacre

2)  Discuss Boston Massacre Notes

3)  Compare/Contrast Actual Events and Etching Events

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:  Identify and analyze Brazilian Ind and the Haitian Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Copy T-Chart

2)  Complete Brazilian Ind GR/ Start and Haitian Rev. GR

 3)  Distribute and discuss Comp Contr Brazil v Haiti Essay Guidelines and Rubric

Week 5

In Thursday on October 4, 2007 at 11:13 am

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify and analyze events that led to the American Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Pick up and Complete Guided Reading The Road to Independence

2)  Go over GR

3)  Analyze Boston Massacre Etching

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:  Identify and analyze Brazilian Ind and the Haitian Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Copy Haitian Revolution Notes

2)  Complete Brazilian Ind GR/ Start and work on Haitian Rev. Notes

Week 5

In Wednesday on October 3, 2007 at 11:24 am

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify and analyze events that led to the American Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Copy T.O.A.D. #3

2)  Discuss Terms as a class

3)  Complete Guided Reading The Road to Independence

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

1)  Bell Ringer:  Copy Brazilian Independence Notes

2)  Complete Guided Reading Brazilian Independence

Week 5

In Tuesday on October 2, 2007 at 8:38 pm

US History P. 2, 7 and 9

Objective:  Identify the people, events and ideas that led to the American Revolution.

1)  Bell Ringer:  Read pages 66-68 in Text.

2)  Complete Guided Reading:  The Road to Independence

*  T-Chart

*  Main Idea Web

*  Summary

History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

1)  Bell Ringer:  Complete Liberals vs. Conservatives T-Chart

2)  Make Conservatives and Liberals Articles to a Constitution

3)  Complete Legitimacy Question

Week 5

In Monday on October 1, 2007 at 11:01 am

Progress reports come out this week, so we should all be doing our best!

US History P. 2, 7 and 9.

Objective:

Identify balance of trade and the consequences of its importance in colonies.

Discuss the issues that would result as tensions between Britain and colonies increased.

 1) Bell Ringer:  Complete word scramble sentence.

2)  Intro PP to Unit

3)  Work on Guided Reading: The Road to Independence.

IB History of the Americas P. 3 and 6

Objective:

Identify terms and ideas dealing with the heritage of Independence movements in Latin America such as liberals, conservatives, the Roman Catholic Church, Amerindians and militarism.

Analyze the impact of political issues in legitimacy and how it related to the social, economic and environmental issues of Latin American Independence.

 1)  Bell Ringer:  Take out sheet of paper and write Quiz # 4 at the top.

2)  Take quiz and when finished read Turning Point of Ind. Reading and answer question in notes.

3)  Create Heritage of Independence Web Chart in notes