Archive for September 13th 2017

U.S. History

Wednesday-9/13/16:

  • Bell Work-1.) Based on the commentary located under the political cartoon what can we infer the “Sunday Saloons” were? 2.) Based on the time period (early 1900’s) determine what could have caused Dr. Washington Glidden to appeal to this group in a plea to have their voice heard? 3.) State a case that would support/reject the need to have workers’ rights extended to children under the age of eighteen?
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Activity-The Progressive Era-Carousel Activity (10-20 min)
  • Video-The Progressive Era: Crash Course US History #27 (15:00 min)
  • Reflection Question: What was one of the major problems that existed during the Progressive Era and how did Americans attempt to solve the problem?
  • w/ Reflection Question:
  • Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD comprehension of the forward thinking ideas that developed during the Progressive Era by collaboratively summarizing a text set based on primary sources
  • Language Objective:
    • Students will read, write and orally discuss the forward thinking ideas that developed during the Progressive Era by creating a set of Cornell Notes and breaking down individually assigned pieces of text then summarizing the important information in a group setting

 

Supplemental Materials: Activity-The Progressive Era-Carousel Activity (10-20 min)

Progressive-Era-Text-Set-Notes-Page-1

Progressive-Era-Text-Set-Notes-Page-2

The Progressive Era-Carousel Activity Article

 

Video LinkThe Progressive Era: Crash Course US History #27 (15:00 min)

  • Reflection Question: What was one of the major problems that existed during the Progressive Era and how did Americans attempt to solve the problem?

 

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2nd Hour Homework

Chapter 9 Section 1-5 Section Review Questions

#2-4 for each section

  • You can find the pdf’s under the “U.S. history Textbook tab at the top of this page

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Government

Wednesday-9/13/17:

  • Bell Work-1.) Based on your prior knowledge what document acted as the political guideline for the United States prior to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution? 2.) Based on the excerpt what can you determine could have caused the United States to move away from prior documents to a Constitution with a strongly established central government? 3.) What would you conclude about Richard Henry Lee’s argument is it one that would realistically persuade the American public to adopt a new Constitution or would it cause fear that we are replacing one ineffective government with another? * Please thoroughly explain your answer
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Presentation-Chapter 2-Section 1-Our Political Beginnings
  • Guided Notes-Chapter 2-Section 1-Our Political Beginnings
  • Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD analysis of the basic concepts of government and how influential English documents laid the foundation for the United States current system of government by interacting in a short presentation and creating a set of student centered guided notes
  • Language Objective:
    • Student will read and record information pertaining to the basic concepts of government and how influential English documents laid the foundation for the United States current system of government through listening to a short lecture and creating student centered guided notes

 

Supplemental Materials: Presentation-Chapter 2-Section 1-Our Political Beginnings and Guided Notes-Chapter 2-Section 1-Our Political Beginnings

Presentation-Chapter 2-Section 1-Our Political Beginnings

Origins of American Government-PPT-2017

 

Guided Notes-Chapter 2-Section 1-Our Political Beginnings

Chapter 2-Sections 1-5-Guided Notes-High

 

Guided Questions: (Complete on the back of your chapter two  section two notes sheet)

1.) Explain the difference between a bicameral and a unicameral legislative body.

2.) In what ways were the 13 colonies similar to one another? How did they differ?