U.S. History
Friday-9/30/16:
- Bell Work-1.) What is the underlying theme of Roosevelt’s message to Congress? 2.) What does Roosevelt say we can predict about future generations based on the prosperity of his day? 3.) How do you feel about the issue of conservation? (Are you for it or against it and why) Is it something that the government and our citizens should prioritize or are the potential earnings from the technology and manufacturing industry too good to pass up?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-America The Story of Us-Episode 7-Cities (44:12 min)
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD knowledge of the economic challenges and industrial progress that fueled the push for social and economic reform during Progressive Era through recording information presented in a video and completing a class discussion
- Language Objective:
- Students will watch and record information pertaining to the economic challenges and industrial progress that fueled the push for social and economic reform during Progressive Era by a looming economic depression through watching a video and discussing the impact with a classmate
Video Link-America The Story of Us-Episode 7-Cities (44:12 min)
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Government
Friday-9/30/16:
- Bell Work-) Based on historical context who (which country) can we infer the woman wearing the sash that reads “Mother Country” represents? 2.) What strikes you about the image of the colony serving gold and silver compared to the other two colonies? 3.) The process of colonization is historically one sided in terms of what a mother country provides in relation to what they receive from their colonies. Describe why this type of relationship so often breeds resentment from those living in the colonies.
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Activity-Writing a Student Declaration of Independence (Day 1)
- Reflection Question: Select one of the four quotes given to you regarding the declarations impact and explain which would make the strongest argument for supporting a free and independent nation.
- Be sure to use one to two pieces of evidence from the quote to strengthen your answer
- 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 and The Declaration of Independence (Full Text)
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