Friday-10/16/15:
o Bell Work-1. According to the visual summary section on pg. 368 which two territories did the U.S. acquire between 1867 and 1898? 2. Using the political cartoon on pg. 369 select the multiple choice answer that best matches the cartoonist’s point of view regarding U.S. and Cuban relations. 3. Looking at the globe on pg. 369 why would the U.S. be so interested in shorting the distance between New York and Argentina?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-The Century: America’s Time – The Beginning: Seeds of Change
Supplemental Materials: Video Notes -The Century: America’s Time – The Beginning: Seeds of Change
Video-The Century: America’s Time – The Beginning: Seeds of Change
Thursday-10/15/15:
o Bell Work- Please take out your notes/study guide and with your elbow partner review all of the information for our quiz covering Chapter 10 Sections 1 through 4. In 5 minutes we will begin the vocabulary match up activity.
o Thinking Map Review-American Expansionism-Tree Map
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Vocab Match-Up-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire (5 min)
o Test-Chapter 10-America Claims an Empire
Thursday-10/15/15:
o Bell Work-1. According to the chart titled “Ratification of the Constitution” which state had the largest amount of total delegates vote? 2. According to the chart titled “Ratification of the Constitution” how long did it take Rhode Island to ratify the Constitution after North Carolina? 3. Who was elected as George Washington’s vice president?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Argumentative Writing Prompt-President appeals for change in gun laws after Oregon shooting
o Study Guide-Chapter 2-American Origins of Government
Supplemental Materials:Argumentative Writing Prompt-President appeals for change in gun laws after Oregon shooting, Study Guide-Chapter 2-American Origins of Government, Vocabulary Match Up-Chapter 10
Argumentative Writing Prompt-President appeals for change in gun laws after Oregon shooting
**Homework: Study for your Chapter 10 Exam we’re taking tomorrow (October 15th)
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Government
Wednesday-10/14/15:
o Bell Work-Presidents Video Notes Set Up
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-The Presidents Washington To Monroe: 1789 1825 (Full Documentary)
o w/ Five Presidential Facts for each
Supplemental Materials: Presidents Video Notes Set Up
Tuesday-10/13/15:
o Bell Work-1. By how many miles does the Panama Canal cut down a trip from New York to San Francisco? 2. What are the maximum dimensions for a ship traveling through the Panama Canal’s locks? 3. Which city prior to the completion of the Panama Canal served a one of the major ports for the U.S.?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Writing Activity-U.S.S. Maine Primary Source Activity
o Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire
Supplemental Materials: Writing Activity-U.S.S. Maine Primary Source Activity, Vocabulary Match up-Chapter 10 and Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire
Writing Activity-U.S.S. Maine Primary Source Activity
****See yesterday’s (10/12) blog post for the Chapter 10 Textbook PDF’s****
Government:
Tuesday-10/13/15:
o Bell Work-1. What is the difference between a federalist and an anti-federalist? 2. According to the “Two Side of Ratification” chart what did the Federalists feel a stronger national government can do? 3. What were one of the big fears the anti-federalist?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: U.S. Territories (HBO) (13:11 min)
o Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence (Finish Activity)
o Section Review Questions-Chapter 2-Pg. 64 #1-11
Supplemental Materials: Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence (Finish Activity)
Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence (Finish Activity)
Monday-10/12/15:
o Bell Work-1. What kind of power does the political cartoon on pg. 362 demonstrate Teddy Roosevelt having? 2. What was the main idea behind the concept of Dollar diplomacy? 3. Who was John J. Pershing and his troops charged with capturing in 1916?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 10 Sections 1-4 through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
o Language Objective:
Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 10 Sections 1-4 by completing a structured inquiry based study guide
Supplemental Materials: Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire
Monday-10/12/15:
o Bell Work-1. How did Connecticut Plan settle the debate between the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan? 2. What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise? 3. What did the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Map Review-Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights and Declaration-Tree Map
o Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence
Supplemental Materials: Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights and Declaration-Tree Map
Friday-10/09/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What diplomatic action helped Theodore Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906? 2. According to the interactive science and technology graphic how many miles does the Panama Canal cross? 3. What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Animaniacs-The Panama Cana (1:47 min)
o Activity-Spanish American Political Cartoons w/ Analysis Worksheet
o Notes-Chapter 10-Section 4-Outline Notes
Supplemental Materials: Activity-Spanish American Political Cartoons w/ Analysis Worksheet and Notes-Chapter 10-Section 4-Outline Notes
Activity-Spanish American Political Cartoons w/ Analysis Worksheet
Video Link: Animaniacs-The Panama Canal (1:47 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGMBUzFyVl4
Government:
Friday-10/09/15:
o Bell Work-1. Who were two of the framers of the constitution and what were they best known for in their lives outside of politics? 2. What was the main idea behind the Virginia Plan? 3. What was the main idea behind the New Jersey Plan?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence (3:59 min)
o Video Clip-Reading of the Deceleration of Independence (9:41 min)
o Activity- The Declaration of Independence
Supplemental Materials: Activity- The Declaration of Independence
Thursday-10/08/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the goal of the Open Door notes policy? Looking at the map on page 356 what happened during Roosevelt’s big stick diplomacy in 1904? 3. What was the outcome of the Congo Conference in 1885?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:03 min)
o Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes)
Video Link-American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:03 min)
Government
Thursday-10/08/15:
o Bell Work-1. How many states were required to ratify the Articles of Confederation? 2. What powers did congress possess under the Articles of Confederation? 3. What were three of George Washington’s frustrations with the Articles of Confederation?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence
Supplemental Materials: Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence
Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence
Wednesday-10/07/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What was the purpose of the Foraker Act? 2. Which of the four provisions of the Platt Amendment do you think benefited the United States most? Why do you feel that way? 3. What is a protectorate?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map
o Procedures-Portfolio Fun Time
o Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes
Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map and Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes
Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map
Wednesday-10/07/15:
o Bell Work-1. What is the purpose of the preamble? 2. What does the Third Amendment state in regards to the issue of housing British soldiers? 3. What were the framers concerned about in regards to Canada?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map
o Procedures-Portfolio Fun Time
Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map
Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map
Tuesday-10/06/15:
o Bell Work-1. How did the Spanish respond to the United States interest in purchasing Cuba? 2. In what ways did José Martí help lead resistance movements? 3. What is yellow journalism?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map
o Video Clip-The States Documentary 04 New Jersey, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alaska (From 30:32 min to 39:11 min)
o Gallery Walk-Chapter 10 Section One and Two Key Topic
Tuesday-10/06/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? 2. Why was the Declaration of Independence considered “ground breaking” compared to other documents of independence? 3. Why is the idea of popular sovereignty important?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Migrants and Refugees (HBO) (17:55 min)
o Activity-Current Events
Monday-10/05/15:
o Bell Work-Please sit quietly with your pencil/pen out and a full or half sheet of paper titled “Revolution-Video Facts”
o Number your paper 1 to 25 and don’t forget to put your name on it.
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-America The Story of U.S.-Episode 2-Revolution (45 min)
o w/ 25 Video Facts
Government:
Monday-10/05/15:
o Bell Work-Please sit quietly with your pencil/pen out and a full or half sheet of paper titled “Revolution-Video Facts”
o Number your paper 1 to 25 and don’t forget to put your name on it.
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-America The Story of U.S.-Episode 2-Revolution (45 min)
o w/ 25 Video Facts
Video Link: America The Story of U.S.-Episode 2-Revolution (45 min)
