U.S. History
Tuesday-10/04/16:
- Bell Work-1.) Identify the two important figures in this political cartoon? 2.) Identify the underlying theme of the cartoon? 3.) How do you feel about the idea conveyed in the cartoon that the U.S. does not respect the sovereignty of weaker countries around the world and that they exist only as an appetizer for our colonial aspirations?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video Clip-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: U.S. Territories (HBO) (13:11 min)
- Presentation-Chapter 10-Section 1-Imperialism and America
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD comprehension of the economic and cultural factors that led to the growth of American expansionism including the acquisitions of Hawaii and Alaska by clarifying the purpose of a section lecture through conversation
- Language Objective:
- Students will listen and discuss information pertaining to the economic and cultural factors that led to the growth of American expansionism including the acquisitions of Hawaii and Alaska by listening to a short guided presentation and discussing the impact of expansionism with their elbow partner
Supplemental Materials: Presentation–Chapter 10-Section 1-Imperialism and America
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Government
Tuesday-10/04/16:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on the primary source how does King George III view the colonist’s decision to rebel against his authority? 2.) Imagine that you were King George III and you learned that the American colonists were rebellion against your royal decrees how would you have handled putting down a rebellion in your most profitable colony? 3.) How would you have felt about this statement from King George III if you were an English colonist living in North America who had previously defended the monarch’s divine right to rule over his colonial possessions?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Activity-Writing a Student Declaration of Independence (Day 3)
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the historical impact the Declaration of Independence has played in promoting freedom around the world by examining a primary source and secondary documents and creating a personalized document with in a collaborative activity
- Language Objective:
- Students will read, discuss and record information designed to create a student themed Declaration of Independence by examining a primary source and secondary documents and creating a personalized document with the help of a partner
Supplemental Materials: Activity-Writing a Student Declaration of Independence (Day 3)
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