Thursday February 16th, 2017

Friday, February 17, 2017

U.S. History

Thursday-2/16/17:

  • Bell Work-1.) Based on the context of the primary source what can we infer the definition of the term “appeasement” means? 2.) What examples can you site to show Churchill’s strategy for keeping peace and stopping the growth of the Nazi’s power in Europe? 3.) What is your opinion of Winston Churchill’s speech to Parliament? Do you agree with the general sentiment of Churchill’s comments or do you feel he is wrong in this instance?
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Activity-Causes of WWII-DBQ
  • Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD evaluation of primary sources and documents associated with the events leading up to the start of WWII by examining twelve documents in a collaborative DBQ activity
  • Language Objective:
    • Students will read, discuss and record information pertaining to the events leading up to the start of WWII by examining several primary sources in a partner based document based activity

 

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Government

Thursday-2/16/17:

  • Bell Work-1.) During which occasion was this address given and who were the two influential men responsible for writing it? 2.) Write in your own words what Thomas Jefferson is proposing American colonists should do in response to the growing conflict with the English? 3.) How effective is this primary source as catalyst for entering into war? How might Jefferson adjust his position to gain a wider base of support?  
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Activity-Writing a Student Declaration of Independence (Day 2)
  • 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:Writing a Student Declaration of Independence (Day 2)

Creating a Student Declaration Activity-2016

 

 

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