Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S. History

Thursday-9/17/15:
o Bell Work-1. Which three major universities refused to admit women to their school? 2. What did Susan B. Anthony say in regards to voting rights for women and those of color? 3. What were the three step strategy for achieving women’s rights?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 9-The Progressive Era (5 minutes)
o Video Clip-Women’s Suffrage Petition
o Student Led Notes-Chapter 9-Section 2-Women in Public Life

Supplemental Materials: Notes Chapter 9-Section 2

Notes Chapter 9-Section 2

Chapter 9-Section 2-Notes

Friday-9/18/15:
o Bell Work-1. What movements during the Progressive Era helped shed the stereotype that women were submissive and nonpolitical? 2. Why do you think that some colleges refused to accept women in the late 1800’s? 3. Why do you think it’s important that everyone regardless of gender, sex, color or creed should have the right to vote?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-America “The Story of US”: Episode 7: Cities”
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD synthesis of the problems behind the rapid expansion of major metropolitan cities and the new achievements of those who pushed industry forward by the use of guided video questions and class discussions
o Language Objective:
 Students will listen and record the through problems behind the rapid expansion of major metropolitan cities and the new achievements of those who pushed industry forward responding to a video designed to cause further inquiry and classroom discussion

Supplemental Materials: America “The Story of US”: Episode 7: Cities”

The Story of US-Episode 7-Cities

Video Link: America “The Story of US”: Episode 7: Cities” (39:01 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdmeyzzUesM

Government

Thursday-9/17/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What does it mean when a state is sovereign? 2. What is the main idea behind the evolutionary theory? 3. How does the government work to promote the general welfare?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Worksheet Packet-Chapter 1 Worksheet Packet #1

Supplemental Materials: Worksheet Packet-Chapter 1 Worksheet Packet #1

Worksheet Packet-Chapter 1 Worksheet Packet #1

Chapter 1-Packet Check List-Number 1

Friday-9/18/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What are the three characteristics often used to classify government? 2. What is an oligarchy? 3. Using the chart on page 15 please explain how elections are ran in China?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Notes-Chapter 1-Section 1-The Purposes of Government

Supplemental Materials: Notes-Chapter 1-Section 1-The Purposes of Government

Notes-Chapter 1-Section 1-The Purposes of Government 

The Purpose of Government-2015

Online Book Access: Government

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