U.S. History
Thursday-10/11/18:
- Bell Work-1.) Can you name another historical instance where the deaths of American civilians acted as the catalyst that pushed the United States into war? 2.) Based on historical context what can we infer was the motive behind the notice from the Imperial German Embassy?3.) Imagine you were an American citizen living in 1915 who read about the Sinking of the Lusitania in the NY Times, how might your views on America’s involvement in WWI change?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-WW1: The Zimmermann Telegram (4:15 min)
- Activity-Decoding the Zimmermann Note
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the innovative code breaking system that allowed the U.S. to decrypt the Zimmermann note by interpreting a decoded piece of text in a collaborative activity
- Language Objective:
- Students will read, orally discuss and record information pertaining to the innovative code breaking system that allowed the U.S. to decrypt the Zimmermann note through decoding an encrypted version of the Zimmermann note and working thought the process with a partner
Supplemental Materials: Activity-Decoding the Zimmermann Note
Video Clip-WW1: The Zimmermann Telegram (4:15 min)
*Remember your WWI poster assignment is due Monday October 15th
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Government
Thursday-10/11/18:
- Bell Work-Please take out your notes/study guide and with your elbow partner review all of the information for our quiz covering Chapter 3 and 4.
- You will be given about ten minutes to study prior to the test.
- Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Test-Chapter 3-The Constitution and Chapter 4-Federalism
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of key terms and concepts associated with the role our Constitution and the role it plays in delegating the powers specifically held by our national and local government and how they use concurrent powers to work together 4 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a unit quiz
- Language Objective:
- Students will read and write their answers in order to match up important vocabulary terms and information pertaining to our Constitution and the role it plays in delegating the powers specifically held by our national and local government and how they use concurrent powers to work together by completing a multiple choice and matching quiz
Chapter 3 and 4 Notes Collection Checklist for Monday October 15th
Chapter 3 and 4-Notes Check List