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

U.S. History

Thursday-3/17/16:
o Bell Work-Answer Questions 1-3 on your Saving Private Ryan Video Questions sheet
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Procedure-Collect Chapter 17 Notes
o Video-Saving Private Ryan-Family Edit (169 min) (Day 3)
o w/ guided video questions
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD analysis of the realities of combat and the importance of specialized missions during WWII by watching a film and responding to guided inquiry questions
o Language Objective:
 Students will watch and respond to the realities of combat and the importance of specialized missions during WWII by watching Saving Private Ryan and completing a structured video response guide

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Government

Thursday-3/17/16:
o Bell Work-1.) What does it mean if a bill or another government matter is “bipartisan”? 2.) What is a coalition? 3.) When examining the political cartoon on pg. 129 what does it say about one-party systems?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Political Parties Booklet (Day 2)
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD synthesis of the core beliefs of the Republican and Democratic parties along with tracking the states won during the 2016 primaries by creating a political activity booklet
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and record information defining the core beliefs of the Republican and Democratic parties along with tracking the states won during the 2016 primaries by using chrome books to complete internet research designed to provoke political inquiry