WEEK 13
Mon11/16Chapter 8-section 2 Creating the Constitution
Power point lecture : Annapolis Convention, Constitutional Convention
Madison, Va Plan,New Jersey plan, compromises, Slavery
Distribute concept map -Federal ,confederate, Unitary systems
[map also found under resources tab at bottom of page]
Tue11/17 8-2 guided reading activity
Wed11/18 Ratifying the Constitution
objectives: 1)Identify positions of Federalists & anti-Federalist
2) explain role of Federalist papers
3) describe battle for ratification
8-3 guided reading activity
Thu11/19 Activity view charts of positions Fed vs. Anti-federalist/ discussion
Review concepts from chap 8 sec 2&3
Fri 11/20 Test chapter 8 section 2&3
Mon11/16Chapter 8-section 2 Creating the Constitution
Power point lecture : Annapolis Convention, Constitutional Convention
Madison, Va Plan,New Jersey plan, compromises, Slavery
Distribute concept map -Federal ,confederate, Unitary systems
[map also found under resources tab at bottom of page]
Tue11/17 8-2 guided reading activity
Wed11/18 Ratifying the Constitution
objectives: 1)Identify positions of Federalists & anti-Federalist
2) explain role of Federalist papers
3) describe battle for ratification
8-3 guided reading activity
Thu11/19 Activity view charts of positions Fed vs. Anti-federalist/ discussion
Review concepts from chap 8 sec 2&3
Fri 11/20 Test chapter 8 section 2&3
WEEK 12
Mon 11/9 Review test on Chapter 7 (10 min)
chapter 8 section 1-
objectives
1. Describe the expansion of the Nation
2.Describe the development of state governments
3.Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
4.Evaluate the importance of the Northwest Ordinance 5.Identify the causes and effects of Shay's Rebellion
Activity Complete Guided reading exercise on Chapter 8 section 1
Tuesday 11/10 Activities: Use power point presentation to discuss learning objectives.Look at chart and map in book describing Land Ordinance & Northwest Ordinance.
After explaining details and importance students take turns in front of class map describing
the territory and the ordinance
5minute video Shay's Rebellion
Discuss why rebellion caused such panic and caused political leaders to look at
reforming the Articles.
Wednesday 11/11. Repetition 'Weightlessness of Articles of Confederation"
[Students are having trouble with special vocabulary & concepts]
Thursday 11/12
Friday 11/13
Test on chapter 8 section 1 only
Mon 11/9 Review test on Chapter 7 (10 min)
chapter 8 section 1-
objectives
1. Describe the expansion of the Nation
2.Describe the development of state governments
3.Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
4.Evaluate the importance of the Northwest Ordinance 5.Identify the causes and effects of Shay's Rebellion
Activity Complete Guided reading exercise on Chapter 8 section 1
Tuesday 11/10 Activities: Use power point presentation to discuss learning objectives.Look at chart and map in book describing Land Ordinance & Northwest Ordinance.
After explaining details and importance students take turns in front of class map describing
the territory and the ordinance
5minute video Shay's Rebellion
Discuss why rebellion caused such panic and caused political leaders to look at
reforming the Articles.
Wednesday 11/11. Repetition 'Weightlessness of Articles of Confederation"
[Students are having trouble with special vocabulary & concepts]
Thursday 11/12
Friday 11/13
Test on chapter 8 section 1 only
Week 11
Wed11/4 ch7-4 Treaty of Paris
Thu11/5 review
Fri11/6 Test Revolutionary War
Wed11/4 ch7-4 Treaty of Paris
Thu11/5 review
Fri11/6 Test Revolutionary War
Week 10
*Important* Students need to read their texts each night this week!
Mon 10/26 Chapter 7 section 1 American Revolution
Colonial opinions on Independence
Strategies
Tue10/27 “American Crisis”, Hudson Valley Campaign
Wed10/28 ch7-2 power point -Help from Abroad, Valley Forge, War-Frontier & Sea
Thu10/29 Fri 10/30 ch7-3 - Charleston, Cowpens, Kings mountain, Yorktownch7-4
Wed11/4 Why America won, Treaty of Paris
Thu 11/5 test on chapter 7
*Important* Students need to read their texts each night this week!
Mon 10/26 Chapter 7 section 1 American Revolution
Colonial opinions on Independence
Strategies
Tue10/27 “American Crisis”, Hudson Valley Campaign
Wed10/28 ch7-2 power point -Help from Abroad, Valley Forge, War-Frontier & Sea
Thu10/29 Fri 10/30 ch7-3 - Charleston, Cowpens, Kings mountain, Yorktownch7-4
Wed11/4 Why America won, Treaty of Paris
Thu 11/5 test on chapter 7
Week9
Mon 10/19 Discussion: power point on chapter 6 section3
Describe the Intolerable Acts& effects on the colonies?
How did colonies come to the aid of Mass?
What happened at the 1st Continental Congress?
What was the mission of the Midnight Ride?
What happened at battles of Lexington & Concord?
Who were the Loyalists & Patriots?
Reading- Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Homework: Read chapter 6 section 4
Tue10/20
Quiz on chapter ---- Discussion/power point
students should be able to answer question:
What did the 2nd Continental Congress accomplish?
Why was Bunker Hill important to the Colonists? What was the Olive Branch
Petition?
What points does Paine make in Common Sense?
Wed10/21 Review Chapter
Thu10/22 Test on chapter 6
Fri 10/23 Redman Rally
Final day for reciting excerpt from Declaration of independence
Mon 10/19 Discussion: power point on chapter 6 section3
Describe the Intolerable Acts& effects on the colonies?
How did colonies come to the aid of Mass?
What happened at the 1st Continental Congress?
What was the mission of the Midnight Ride?
What happened at battles of Lexington & Concord?
Who were the Loyalists & Patriots?
Reading- Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Homework: Read chapter 6 section 4
Tue10/20
Quiz on chapter ---- Discussion/power point
students should be able to answer question:
What did the 2nd Continental Congress accomplish?
Why was Bunker Hill important to the Colonists? What was the Olive Branch
Petition?
What points does Paine make in Common Sense?
Wed10/21 Review Chapter
Thu10/22 Test on chapter 6
Fri 10/23 Redman Rally
Final day for reciting excerpt from Declaration of independence
Week 8
Mon 10/12 Road to Revolution chapter 6
Understand the causes of the American Revolution
Students complete graphic organizer [guided reading exercise 6-1] of actions British & colonial response/ check answers in class
Tue10/13 Discussion on section 1 / PowerPoint
Distribute copy of excerpt from Declaration of Independence to be memorized by Thursday 10/22
Wed10/14 guided reading activity 6-2 /chart -check answers in class
Thu10/15- video - Boston massacre trial
Fri 10/16 Discussion on section 2
Discussion of propaganda -then & now
Mon 10/12 Road to Revolution chapter 6
Understand the causes of the American Revolution
Students complete graphic organizer [guided reading exercise 6-1] of actions British & colonial response/ check answers in class
Tue10/13 Discussion on section 1 / PowerPoint
Distribute copy of excerpt from Declaration of Independence to be memorized by Thursday 10/22
Wed10/14 guided reading activity 6-2 /chart -check answers in class
Thu10/15- video - Boston massacre trial
Fri 10/16 Discussion on section 2
Discussion of propaganda -then & now
Week 7
Mon 10/5 Because of the number of absences this week will be rather light on content. Many students returning are making up work from last week. Mon – Wed we will be watching an historical film on the French & Indian War.
Hopefully by Thursday we can get back into the routine.
Homework: read chapter 5 section3
Thu 10/8 Causes- and course of the French & Indian War
Homework: Re-teaching Activity 5-3
Fri 10/9 Discussion on the relationship of the French & Indian War to the development of the ‘American Identity’
Discussion- Pontiacs Rebellion/Proclamation of 1763
Mon 10/5 Because of the number of absences this week will be rather light on content. Many students returning are making up work from last week. Mon – Wed we will be watching an historical film on the French & Indian War.
Hopefully by Thursday we can get back into the routine.
Homework: read chapter 5 section3
Thu 10/8 Causes- and course of the French & Indian War
Homework: Re-teaching Activity 5-3
Fri 10/9 Discussion on the relationship of the French & Indian War to the development of the ‘American Identity’
Discussion- Pontiacs Rebellion/Proclamation of 1763
Week 6 Test on section 1 & 2 only!
Mon9/28 Chapter 5 American Identity This chapter introduces students to various themes & institutions which have given America its unique character. It also stets the stage for the beginning of the American Revolution , showing the America is becoming a distinct people.
Activity: Read section 1 in class. / Class discussion power point
Tue9/29 8th grade outing
Wed9/30 Finish discussion of the Enlightenment influence section 1
activity guided reading section 2 Roots of Representative Government / students complete graphic organizer from the reading demonstrating their knowledge of tradition of political & individual rights & freedoms gained through the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, self-government in colonies, Salutary neglect,
Thu10/1 Class discussion on Roots of Representative Government Power point
Fri 10/2 Test on section 1 & 2 only
homework read section 3 on the French & Indian War
Mon9/28 Chapter 5 American Identity This chapter introduces students to various themes & institutions which have given America its unique character. It also stets the stage for the beginning of the American Revolution , showing the America is becoming a distinct people.
Activity: Read section 1 in class. / Class discussion power point
Tue9/29 8th grade outing
Wed9/30 Finish discussion of the Enlightenment influence section 1
activity guided reading section 2 Roots of Representative Government / students complete graphic organizer from the reading demonstrating their knowledge of tradition of political & individual rights & freedoms gained through the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, self-government in colonies, Salutary neglect,
Thu10/1 Class discussion on Roots of Representative Government Power point
Fri 10/2 Test on section 1 & 2 only
homework read section 3 on the French & Indian War
Week 6 offline cable out
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Week5
Mon9/14 Founding the Middle & Southern ColoniesChapter 3 section 3
Objectives:
1) Identify unique reasons for founding of Middle & Southern colonies.
2) Understand economic influences in the development of the colonies
Activities: Fill in outline map with names of colonies& dates founded
Guided reading exercise pages 84 -87
Tue9/15 Class discussion & power point presentation on section 3
Map quiz
Wed 9/16 Review material in chapter 3
Thu 9/17 Test Chapter 3
Fri 9/16 Video on development of the colonies
Mon9/14 Founding the Middle & Southern ColoniesChapter 3 section 3
Objectives:
1) Identify unique reasons for founding of Middle & Southern colonies.
2) Understand economic influences in the development of the colonies
Activities: Fill in outline map with names of colonies& dates founded
Guided reading exercise pages 84 -87
Tue9/15 Class discussion & power point presentation on section 3
Map quiz
Wed 9/16 Review material in chapter 3
Thu 9/17 Test Chapter 3
Fri 9/16 Video on development of the colonies
Mon9/7 ...................... No School ......................
Week 4
Tue 9/8 The establishment of English colonies.chapter 3
Objectives:Describe early English attempts at Settlement
2. Explain the purpose and function of a joint stock company.
3. Summarize the founding & growth of Jamestown.
4.Analyze the conflicts of the settlement w/ Native American & w/ other colonists
Opener Ask students to imagine themselves surviving the woods near their home. With no help from anyone what would they do for food, shelter…?
Activity: As students read section 1 of ch 3 they will answer question on handout designed to check understanding of the material.
Wed 9/9 Class Discussion on section 1using power point presentation to highlight the main ideas & events.
Thu9/10 Chapter 3 section 2
Objectives: 1)Explain why Pilgims & Puritans came to America.
2)Explain the New England Way.
3)Evaluate challenges to Puritan leadership.
4)Summarize the causes & effects of King Phillip’s War & the Salem Witch Trials
Activity: guided reading pages76-81
Fri 9/11 Class Discussion New England colonies --w/ power point
Week 4
Tue 9/8 The establishment of English colonies.chapter 3
Objectives:Describe early English attempts at Settlement
2. Explain the purpose and function of a joint stock company.
3. Summarize the founding & growth of Jamestown.
4.Analyze the conflicts of the settlement w/ Native American & w/ other colonists
Opener Ask students to imagine themselves surviving the woods near their home. With no help from anyone what would they do for food, shelter…?
Activity: As students read section 1 of ch 3 they will answer question on handout designed to check understanding of the material.
Wed 9/9 Class Discussion on section 1using power point presentation to highlight the main ideas & events.
Thu9/10 Chapter 3 section 2
Objectives: 1)Explain why Pilgims & Puritans came to America.
2)Explain the New England Way.
3)Evaluate challenges to Puritan leadership.
4)Summarize the causes & effects of King Phillip’s War & the Salem Witch Trials
Activity: guided reading pages76-81
Fri 9/11 Class Discussion New England colonies --w/ power point
Week 3
Mon8/31 Map quiz
Objectives: 3) How would mercantilism influence national policy?
4) Identify important people: Cortes and Montezuma
5) Name the reasons for Spanish success ?
Power point on Spanish exploration.
Notebook: line of Demarcation, Treaty of Tordesillas, Mercantilism, .
Tue9/1 objectives 6) Why did European nations look for a northwest passage?
7) Describe the reasons for conflict between Spain & England
8) Describe the effects of competition between nations & the defeat of
the Spanish Armada.
Discussion with PowerPoint chapter 2 section2
Notebook: Northwest Passage, Spanish Armada -1588
Wed9/2 Objectives :
9) Understand the emergence of slavery in America
10) Understand the affect of slavery on African & Indian populations
11) Describe livings things exchanged between continents as a result of
European Colonization
Discussion /powerpoint section 3
Notebook: African Diaspora, Middle Passage, Columbian Exchange
Thu9/3 Check understanding of chapter objectives
Fri 9/4 Test on Chapter 2
Mon8/31 Map quiz
Objectives: 3) How would mercantilism influence national policy?
4) Identify important people: Cortes and Montezuma
5) Name the reasons for Spanish success ?
Power point on Spanish exploration.
Notebook: line of Demarcation, Treaty of Tordesillas, Mercantilism, .
Tue9/1 objectives 6) Why did European nations look for a northwest passage?
7) Describe the reasons for conflict between Spain & England
8) Describe the effects of competition between nations & the defeat of
the Spanish Armada.
Discussion with PowerPoint chapter 2 section2
Notebook: Northwest Passage, Spanish Armada -1588
Wed9/2 Objectives :
9) Understand the emergence of slavery in America
10) Understand the affect of slavery on African & Indian populations
11) Describe livings things exchanged between continents as a result of
European Colonization
Discussion /powerpoint section 3
Notebook: African Diaspora, Middle Passage, Columbian Exchange
Thu9/3 Check understanding of chapter objectives
Fri 9/4 Test on Chapter 2
Week 2
Mon 8/24 Discuss student answers on Friday’s assignment
Tue 8/25 Handout list of objective questions. Answer in class {or finish for homework}
Wed 8/26 Review student work
Thur 8/27 SYNTHESIS concept map showing events & institutions from Collapse of Rome to Age of Exploration-
Discuss: cause & effect in history is not always linear.
Note: events or changes in institutions may have a variety of causes.
Fri 8/28 Read chapter 2 section in class. Students pick partner [think-pair-share] and discuss the
meaning of the following:
Objectives:1)Competition between Spain & Portugal- line of Demarcation, Treaty of Tordesillas,
2) What were the goals of Exploration
Homework study for map quiz
Mon 8/24 Discuss student answers on Friday’s assignment
Tue 8/25 Handout list of objective questions. Answer in class {or finish for homework}
Wed 8/26 Review student work
Thur 8/27 SYNTHESIS concept map showing events & institutions from Collapse of Rome to Age of Exploration-
Discuss: cause & effect in history is not always linear.
Note: events or changes in institutions may have a variety of causes.
Fri 8/28 Read chapter 2 section in class. Students pick partner [think-pair-share] and discuss the
meaning of the following:
Objectives:1)Competition between Spain & Portugal- line of Demarcation, Treaty of Tordesillas,
2) What were the goals of Exploration
Homework study for map quiz
Week 1
Wed 8/19
Thur 8/20
Fri 8/21
Wed 8/19
Thur 8/20
Fri 8/21
Assign seats/Discuss class policies
Why study history? Students generate ideas & list them on paper.
Students are then given a handout of quotations from statesman, philosophers and educators about the importance of this study. Students may then revise their list.
Continue discussion of why we study history.
Assign textbooks.
Students are given a list of objective in the form of questions to be answered using the text pp 35-37 . The task will be homework if not finished in class.
1.How did feudalism and the manor system help Europeans survive in the Middle Ages?
2What new roles did the Roman Catholic Church play?
3.What are 2 factors that increased trade in the Middle Ages?
4.How did the bubonic plague and the growth of trade eventually lead to the rise of nations?
5.What was the Renaissance?
6.Where did the Renaissance begin & what was the scope (period in years)?
7.How did Johannes Gutenberg help Renaissance ideas to spread?
8.How did the reformation affect the Roman Catholic Church?
Why study history? Students generate ideas & list them on paper.
Students are then given a handout of quotations from statesman, philosophers and educators about the importance of this study. Students may then revise their list.
Continue discussion of why we study history.
Assign textbooks.
Students are given a list of objective in the form of questions to be answered using the text pp 35-37 . The task will be homework if not finished in class.
1.How did feudalism and the manor system help Europeans survive in the Middle Ages?
2What new roles did the Roman Catholic Church play?
3.What are 2 factors that increased trade in the Middle Ages?
4.How did the bubonic plague and the growth of trade eventually lead to the rise of nations?
5.What was the Renaissance?
6.Where did the Renaissance begin & what was the scope (period in years)?
7.How did Johannes Gutenberg help Renaissance ideas to spread?
8.How did the reformation affect the Roman Catholic Church?
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