Monday, September 29, 2014

Test!

Test over Chapters 3-4-5

New books are now in!   If you didn't get one today, visit the media center to check one out!  You will LOVE these!


Due dates:

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

"John Adams" Part 1

We will begin watching "John Adams."   You will watch it.  You will learn from it.  You will love it. 



Waiting on new books for updated assignments.....

Chapters 3-4-5 test on MONDAY!

Monday, September 22, 2014

Road to Revolution

TEST Postponed until 9-29!




Was the American Revolution Inevitable? 
Notes:
  • Road to Revolution Notes



Thursday, September 18, 2014

DBQ

DBQ
  • French and Indian War
    • Analysis of question and documents
    • In-class writing on Thursday

Due Dates:
  1. Chapter 5 - Friday
  2. French-Ind. War Chart - Friday
  3. QUIZ 4-5 Friday
  4. TEST 3-4-5 - Tuesday

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Happy Constitution Day!

Finish French and Indian War notes

DBQ
  • French and Indian War
    • Analysis of question and documents
    • In-class writing on Thursday

Due Dates:
  1. Chapter 5 - Friday
  2. French-Ind. War Chart - Friday
  3. TEST 3-4-5 - Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

French and Indian War

Was 1763 a pivotal year in British-Colonist relations?
Did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?

Fun and exciting notes/lecture on the French and Indian War!

Due Dates:
  • Pages 115-121 Wednesday
  • Chapter 5 Friday
  • French and Indian War Chart Friday

Monday, September 15, 2014

DBQ Monday!

We are going to finish our discussion on our practice DBQ.
  • What do we need to work on?
  • What dont we understand?

Assignments this week:

Monday, September 8, 2014

More Colonies!

Finish Cheasapeake Colony notes and begin New England colony notes.
  • What are the fundamental differences between the two?
  • How can you explain these differences?
Reading Like a Historian Worksheet
  • The Pequot War
  • Who do you think was at fault?

Chapter 3 Reading Guide Due Wednesday!

Friday, September 5, 2014

Test Day!

Chapters 1-2 Test

Looking ahead to next week:
  • Chapter 3 Reading - Due Monday, 9-8
  • Chapter 3 Reading Guide - Due Wednesday, 9-10

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Columbus Discussion

Columbus Seminar
  • Let's read and share! 

First day of notes!

The Cheasapeake colonies:
  • What was their purpose?
  • What was life like?

TEST TOMORROW CHAPTERS 1-2!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Welcome -1st (real) Day!

Class introduction:
  •  More about the class
  • Tour of the room
  • Visit the website and blog

Christopher Columbus - Should we celebrate Columbus Day?
  • Read "The True Importance of Christopher Columbus" by James Loewen.  
  • Write a 1-page (written or typed)  essay on why we should or shouldn't celebrate Columbus day
    • We will discuss these in-class tomorrow!

CHAPTERS 1-2 TEST ON FRIDAY!