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

U.S. History

Monday-1/11/16:
o Bell Work-1.) Looking at the map titled “The Dust Bowl 1933-1936” approximately how many miles out to sea was dust reported on ship near New York on May 12th, 1934? 2.) When looking at the “Historical Spotlight” graphic why might hoboes have needed to develop a set of symbols? 3.) How much were New York residents receiving in direct relief during the Great Depression?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins (Part 2)
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 14 Sections 1-3 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 14 Sections 1-3by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins, Vocab Match Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins and Chapter 14-Test Materials

Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Learning Target-Study Guide

Vocab Match Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Test Graphics

Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins-Test Graphics

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Government
Monday-1/11/16:
o Bell Work-1.) What is the practical reason the United States created a bicameral legislature? 2.) How long is the term for a congressman/congresswoman? 3.) What is the purpose of a “special session” and who is the only person who can call for one?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: State Legislatures and ALEC (HBO) (17:17 min)
o Guided Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1-The National Legislature and Chapter 10-Section 2-The House of Representatives
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD synthesis of the role of Congress within the legislative process by compiling student led guided notes
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record information on the roles and responsibilities of Congress through recording information in an outline format

Supplemental Materials: Guided Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1-The National Legislature and Chapter 10-Section 2-The House of Representatives

Chapter 10-Guided Notes-Sections 1-2

Video Link: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: State Legislatures and ALEC (HBO) (17:17 min)