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U.S. History

Monday-10/12/15:
o Bell Work-1. What kind of power does the political cartoon on pg. 362 demonstrate Teddy Roosevelt having? 2. What was the main idea behind the concept of Dollar diplomacy? 3. Who was John J. Pershing and his troops charged with capturing in 1916?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD evaluation of the materials covered in Chapter 10 Sections 1-4 through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
o Language Objective:
 Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 10 Sections 1-4 by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

Supplemental Materials: Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire

Study Guide-Chapter 10-America Claims and Empire

Chapter 10-Learning Target-Study Guide

Power Point:Chapter 10-America Claims an Empire

10 ppt newest version

Textbook PDF’s:Chapter 10-Sections 1-4

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 1

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 2

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 3

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 4

Government

Monday-10/12/15:
o Bell Work-1. How did Connecticut Plan settle the debate between the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan? 2. What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise? 3. What did the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Map Review-Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights and Declaration-Tree Map
o Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence 

Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights and Declaration-Tree Map

Freedom Documents-Tree Map

Activity-Write a Student Declaration of Independence

Writing a Student Declaration of Independence-Activity

U.S. History

Friday-10/09/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What diplomatic action helped Theodore Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906? 2. According to the interactive science and technology graphic how many miles does the Panama Canal cross? 3. What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Animaniacs-The Panama Cana (1:47 min)
o Activity-Spanish American Political Cartoons w/ Analysis Worksheet
o Notes-Chapter 10-Section 4-Outline Notes

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Spanish American Political Cartoons w/ Analysis Worksheet and Notes-Chapter 10-Section 4-Outline Notes

Activity-Spanish American Political Cartoons w/ Analysis Worksheet

Spanish American Political Cartoons

Political Cartoon Analysis-Worksheet

Notes-Chapter 10-Section 4-Outline Notes

Notes-Outline-Chapter 10-Section 4

Textbook PDF: Chapter 10 Section 4: America as a World Power

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 4

Video Link: Animaniacs-The Panama Canal (1:47 min) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGMBUzFyVl4

Government:

Friday-10/09/15:
o Bell Work-1. Who were two of the framers of the constitution and what were they best known for in their lives outside of politics? 2. What was the main idea behind the Virginia Plan? 3. What was the main idea behind the New Jersey Plan?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence (3:59 min)
o Video Clip-Reading of the Deceleration of Independence (9:41 min)
o Activity- The Declaration of Independence

Supplemental Materials: Activity- The Declaration of Independence

Activity- The Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

Declaration Activity

Video Link-America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence (3:59 min)
and Video Clip-Reading of the Deceleration of Independence (9:41 min)

America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence (3:59 min)

Reading of the Deceleration of Independence (9:41 min)

U.S. History

Thursday-10/08/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the goal of the Open Door notes policy? Looking at the map on page 356 what happened during Roosevelt’s big stick diplomacy in 1904? 3. What was the outcome of the Congo Conference in 1885?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:03 min)
o Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes)

Supplemental Material: Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes)

Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes) 

Platt Amendment Activity

Cuba and the Platt Amendment-Cornell Notes

Video Link-American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:03 min)

Government

Thursday-10/08/15:
o Bell Work-1. How many states were required to ratify the Articles of Confederation? 2. What powers did congress possess under the Articles of Confederation? 3. What were three of George Washington’s frustrations with the Articles of Confederation?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence

Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence

Decleration of Independence Quotes-Full Sheet

U.S. History

Wednesday-10/07/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What was the purpose of the Foraker Act? 2. Which of the four provisions of the Platt Amendment do you think benefited the United States most? Why do you feel that way? 3. What is a protectorate?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map
o Procedures-Portfolio Fun Time
o Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map  and Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes

Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map 

Differences in Gov-Double Bubble Map

Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes

Notes-Outline-Chapter 10-Section 3

Text Book PDF:

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 3

Government

Wednesday-10/07/15:
o Bell Work-1. What is the purpose of the preamble? 2. What does the Third Amendment state in regards to the issue of housing British soldiers? 3. What were the framers concerned about in regards to Canada?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map
o Procedures-Portfolio Fun Time

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map

Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map 

Differences in Gov-Double Bubble Map

U.S. History

Tuesday-10/06/15:
o Bell Work-1. How did the Spanish respond to the United States interest in purchasing Cuba? 2. In what ways did José Martí help lead resistance movements? 3. What is yellow journalism?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map
o Video Clip-The States Documentary 04 New Jersey, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alaska (From 30:32 min to 39:11 min)
o Gallery Walk-Chapter 10 Section One and Two Key Topic

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map

Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map 

American Expanisionism-Bubble Map

Government

Tuesday-10/06/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? 2. Why was the Declaration of Independence considered “ground breaking” compared to other documents of independence? 3. Why is the idea of popular sovereignty important?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Migrants and Refugees (HBO) (17:55 min)
o Activity-Current Events

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Current Events

Activity-Current Events

Current Events-Cornell Template

Video Link-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Migrants and Refugees (HBO) (17:55 min)

U.S. History:

Monday-10/05/15:
o Bell Work-Please sit quietly with your pencil/pen out and a full or half sheet of paper titled “Revolution-Video Facts”
o Number your paper 1 to 25 and don’t forget to put your name on it.
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-America The Story of U.S.-Episode 2-Revolution (45 min)
o w/ 25 Video Facts

Government:

Monday-10/05/15:
o Bell Work-Please sit quietly with your pencil/pen out and a full or half sheet of paper titled “Revolution-Video Facts”
o Number your paper 1 to 25 and don’t forget to put your name on it.
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-America The Story of U.S.-Episode 2-Revolution (45 min)
o w/ 25 Video Facts

Video Link: America The Story of U.S.-Episode 2-Revolution (45 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tpaeFY_A2g

U.S. History

Friday-10/02/15:
o Bell Work-1. How much did the United States purchase Alaska for and who did they purchase it from? 2. Why were the Hawaiian’s forced to allow the U.S. to build Pearl Harbor? 3. What action did President McKinley take regarding Hawaii in 1897?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: U.S. Territories (HBO) (13:11 min)
o Thinking Map-Imperialism-Bubble Map
o Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1 and 2-Outline Notes

Supplemental Material: Video Clip-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: U.S. Territories (HBO) (13:11 min), Thinking Map-Imperialism-Bubble Map and Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1 and 2-Outline Notes

Thinking Map-Imperialism-Bubble Map

American Imperialism-Bubble Map

Notes-Chapter 10-Section 1 and 2-Outline Notes

Notes-Outline-Chapter 10-Section 1

Notes-Outline-Chapter 10-Section 2

Textbook PDF’s:

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 1

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 2

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 3

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 4

Video Link:

Government

Friday-10/02/15:
o Bell Work-1. What is the purpose of groups joining together to form a confederation? 2. What was the idea behind the Albany Plan? 3. Who did the delegates have power to do?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-The Daily Show-Consequence-Free Speech (3:38 min)
o Notes-The Constitution
o Thinking Map-Constitution-Flow Map

Supplemental Materials:  Notes-The Constitution and Thinking Map-Constitution-Flow Map

Notes-The Constitution

The Constitution-2015

Thinking Map-Constitution-Flow Map

Concepts of Government-Flow Map

Video Link-The Daily Show-Consequence-Free Speech (3:38 min)

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U.S. History

Tuesday-9/29/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the purpose of the Clayton Anti-Trust Act of 1914? 2. What was the main reason for creating the Federal Trade Commission? 3. What was the outcome of the 19th Amendment in 1919?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Study Guide-Chapter 9-Study Guide Review Questions

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 9 Power Point, Chapter 9 Textbook PDF’s and Study Guide-Chapter 9

Chapter 9 Power Point 

Chapter-9-Presentation

Chapter 9 Textbook PDF’s

The Americans-Chapter 9-Section 1

The Americans-Chapter 9-Section 2

The Americans-Chapter 9-Section 3

The Americans-Chapter 9-Section 4

The Americans-Chapter 9-Section 5

Study Guide-Chapter 9

Chapter 9-Study Guide-2015

****Remember Chapter 9 Test is tomorrow (9/30)****

Government

Tuesday-9/29/15:
o Bell Work-1. What is the main concept behind the idea of a limited government? 2. What is the main concept behind the idea of a representative government? 3. Why did the English parliament force Charles I to sign the Petition of Right?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Types of Government: Bubble Map
o Video Clip-The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US History #4 (11:37 min)
o Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 2-Origins of American Government
o Daily Objective-
o Content Objective:
 SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 2 by manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
o Language Objective:
 Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 2 through the use of a vocabulary match-up activity

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Types of Government: Bubble Map and  Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 2-Origins of American Government

Thinking Maps-Types of Government: Bubble Map

Basic Concepts of Government-Bubble Map

Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 2-Origins of American Government 

Chapter 2-Vocabulary

Video Link-The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US History #4 (11:37 min)

U.S. History

Monday-9/28/15:

• Bell Work-1. In what ways did Taft “stumble” as President? 2. Why were people mad at the Payne-Aldrich Tariff? 3. What type of platform did the Bull-Moose Party operate under?
• Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Thinking Maps-Political Organizations Established During Progressive Era: Bubble Map
• Notes-Outlines Chapter 9 Section 4 and 5
• Study Guide-Chapter 9-Study Guide Review Questions

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Political Organizations Established During Progressive Era: Bubble Map, Notes-Outlines Chapter 9 Section 4 and 5 and Study Guide–Chapter 9-Study Guide Review Questions

Thinking Maps-Political Organizations Established During Progressive Era: Bubble Map

Progressive Era Organizations-Bubble Map

Notes-Outlines Chapter 9 Section 4 and 5

Notes-Outline-Chapter 9-Section 4

Notes-Outline-Chapter 9-Section 5

Study Guide–Chapter 9-Study Guide Review Questions

Chapter 9-Study Guide-2015

Government

Monday-9/28/15:

• Bell Work-1. Why is it important that a state be considered sovereign? (pg. 6) 2. What are the basic principles of the evolutionary theory? (pg. 8) 3. What is a confederation? (pg. 16)
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Review Activity-Study Guide Review-Chapter 1-Principles of    Government
  • Quiz-Chapter 1-Principles of Government

Government

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