Monday, November 24th

Learning Objective:

Students will discover the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

What we did:

1. No Starter

2. Took notes on Intolerable Acts and 1st Continental Congress to complete the booklet.

3. Watched video clip of the trail for the Boston Massacre, and worked on pictures for book.

If you were absent:

1. Be sure your book is complete and ready to be turned in on Monday.  Get the notes from here.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing 

Homework assigned or turned in:

Road to Revolution Booklet due Tuesday or Monday.

Friday, November 21st

Learning Objective:

Students will discover the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

What we did:

1. Starter: Who is to blame for the Boston Massacre? Explain.

2. Took notes on the Tea Act and Boston Tea Party.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Get the notes from here or from a classmate.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

None

Thursday, November 20th

Learning Objective:

Students will discover the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

What we did:

1. Starter: Explain the taxes the colonists had to pay and why they felt it was unfair.

2. Took more notes: Boston Massacre

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. For the Boston Massacre, we analyzed two depictions of the Massacre and the students summarized in their own words what they think happened as their notes.  SO, come see me and I will lead you through the powerpoint and what to do.  Also, get a BLUE worksheet from the binder.

From the BLUE Binder get:

-blue worksheet titled "Photo Analysis"

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Draw and color all pictures for all notes that have been taken.

*Write the story of the Boston Massacre in your own words.

Wednesday, November 19th

Learning Objective:

Students will discover the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

What we did:

1. Starter: What are taxes and what are they used for?

2. Took notes and worked on pictures.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Get the notes from a classmate or this website.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

Draw and color pictures for your book.

Tuesday, November 18th

Learning Objective:

Students will discover the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

What we did:

1. Starter: The French and Indian War: Who against who?  Where? Why?

2. Finished making the books, numbered the pages and wrote names on the front.

3. Took notes on French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763

4. Watched videos of about the notes.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Finish making your book with my help of with a classmate. 

3. Get the notes here or from a classmate.  Be sure your put the notes on the EVEN numbered pages, and the pictures on the ODD numbered pages.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Homework assigned or turned in:

Monday, November 17th

Learning Objective:

Students will discover the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

What we did:

1. Starter: See picture.

2. Took a Pre-Test

3. Made booklets for "Road to Revolution" notes.

4. Some classes took notes on the French and Indian War.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Get a beige "Pre-Revolution Self Assessment" paper from the binder.

3. Come see me about making a booklet.

4. Copy notes from a classmate if needed.

From the BLUE Binder get:

-beige "Pre-Revolution Self Assessment" paper 

Homework assigned or turned in:

Bring one piece of cardstock in blue or beige for your booklet.

Friday, November 14th

Learning Objective:

Students will assess how well they have retained the information from Unit 1.

What we did:

1. Starter: 1) Who starts to settle on the western side of the Appalachians? 2) Why might that cause issues for the colonists?

2. Corrected the Test

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. That's it :)

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

None

Thursday, November 13th

Learning Objective:

Students will prove what they know by completing the Unit 1 Test.

What we did:

1. Took the Unit 1 Test

If you were absent:

1. Come ASAP to take the test.  Come during Plus, OR arrange to come before or after school.

*YOU ONLY HAVE ONE WEEK FROM THE DAY YOU GET BACK! CANNOT TAKE IT AFTER THAT!

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

None

Wednesday, November 12th

Learning Objective:\

Students will connect the Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact with the beginnings of America's independence.  

What we did:

1. No Starter

2. Discussed Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, Slave Codes, and Colombian Exchange. 

3. Played the Colony Economy Game again. 

If you were absent:

1. No need to make up anything.

2. Just be sure to finish your Study Guide and Study for the Test!

*If you don't feel you are ready for the test because of your absence Wednesday, you may have another day.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Study very hard for the TEST!!!!

Tuesday, November 11th

Learning Objective:

Students will use their knowledge of agriculture and the economy of the colonies to invest and manage money.

What we did:

1. No Starter

2. Received VERY important papers.  See below.

3. Played the Colonial Economy Game.

If you were absent:

1. BE SURE to get the papers from the binder and then to come SEE ME!

2. You do not need to make up the game.

From the BLUE Binder get:

1. Yellowish Vocabulary Packet

2. Yellowish Study Guide for Test

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Unit Test is Thursday

*Vocabulary Packet is due the last week of the Term

Monday, November 10th

Learning Objective:

Students will identify the products of each colonial region and learn how to invest in each.  

What we did:

1. Starter: Name one product for each region that you would find there:

          -New England

          -Middle Colonies

          -Southern Colonies

          -Frontier

2. Read about Colonial Economy and filled out a little quiz.

3. Played one practice round of the game that we will continue Tuesday.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Get a reading paper from me and the blue worksheet from the blue binder.  Fill out the side with the questions (not the table).

3. Correct that side with my key.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Blue "Colony Economy Game Packet" (it's only one sheet)

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Unit Test on Thursday!!!

Friday, November 7th

Learning Objective:

Students will test their knowledge of where the 13 colonies are as well as important towns and physical features.

What we did:

1. No Starter

2. Took the 13 Colony Map Test

3. Corrected the Test in most classes

4. Finished the Triangle Trade notes

5. Some classes looked at pictures of Plymouth, Boston and Salem.

If you were absent:

1. Come ASAP during Plus to take the test. You have until next Friday! After that date I will not allow you to take the test.

2. If you missed the notes, get those from a classmate.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Unit Test is Thursday!

Thursday, November 6th

Learning Objective:

Students will imagine themselves on the Middle Passage and they will create a diagram about the Triangle Trade

What we did:

1. Starter: List from North to South the 13 Colonies.

2. We added Boston Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, and Atlantic Ocean to our Colony Maps and discussed what would be on the map test Friday.

3. Finished the Middle Passage and corrected and turned it in.

4. Took notes on the Triangle Trade.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Check with me to add those 3 places to your map before you take the test.

3. Get the Triangle Trade wkst and notes from a classmate.

4. You may have one extra day to take the Map Test if you feel unprepared from your absence.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Blue Triangle Trade Wkst

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Middle Passage Wkst 36 pts

*Study for Colony Map Test Friday

Colony Commercials Part 1!!!

Here are some AWESOME and hilarious commercials created by you and your classmates!

Ammon Peterson's Group

Spencer Duke, Conner Murray and Hunter Coleman

Gabi Salic and Will Terry

Hannah Wilson

Zoe Vealey, Maddi Pitt

Chris Ross, Jonathan Rollins

Jacob Peterson and Summit Schmerse

Matt, Matt and Grayden

Michelle Christian, Anna Peterson, and Madelyn Gordon

Brianna Pitcher

Here are the links to watch some on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgcZfFXLG-0

Georgia 

http://youtu.be/AMmVNkyGlXA

http://youtu.be/sMMONJoQnJE

Videoshop

Wednesday, November 5th

Learning Objective:

Students will develop empathy for those who traveled the Middle Passage and suffered there.

What we did:

1. Starter: What do you think would be the worst part of the Middle Passage?

2. 1st Period turned in the Notes

3. Finished reading about and filling in the worksheet on the Middle Passage.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Get a Middle Passage Packet from me and finish the worksheet at home or in Plus. Then correct it and turn into the pink basket.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Colony Map Test Friday!!!

Tuesday, November 4th

Learning Objective:

Students will be introduced to all 13 Colonies through student created commercials

What we did:

Honors:

1. Watched the Colony Commercials

2. Turned in Brochures

3. Turned in Notes

*4. Starter: What was your favorite part of doing this project?

Regular:

1. Starter: What was your favorite part of doing this project?

2. Turned in Brochures

3. Turned in Notes

4. Started "The Middle Passage" worksheet.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Turn in your Notes (I will correct them)

3. Turn in your Brochure (I will correct it)

4. You can have an extra day to work on your Middle Passage worksheet.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

*Colony Map Test Friday!!

Wednesday, October 29th

Learning Objective:

Students will assess how well they have understood the different aspects of the 13 Colonies.

What we did:

1. No Starter

2. Did page 1 together

3. Corrected the Colony Packet and either called in scores or turned it in.

If you were absent:

1. **So IMPORTANT that you correct and turn in your packet tomorrow.

From the BLUE Binder get:

Nothing

Homework assigned or turned in:

**Colony Packet! Worth LOTS of points!

Monday, November 3rd

Learning Objective:

Students will dive deeper into the subject of the Middle Passage and will feel empathy for those that suffered.

What we did:

1. Starter: What was the Middle Passage?

2. Received new Citizenship Card

3. Re-wrote our 3 goals on the back of the Citizenship Card.

4. Organized papers into a "keep" pile and a "notes" pile

5. The Notes will be turned in Tuesday for credit.

6. Started to learn about the Middle Passage by filling in a worksheet.

If you were absent:

1. Do the Starter

2. Get the materials from the blue binder

3. Clean out your folder using these pictures for help.  We will do a Notes Check Tuesday. 

4. Get a gray worksheet from the blue binder.

5. Be sure your Brochure Project is ready for tomorrow.  Here is a picture of the paper you should have to do it.

From the BLUE Binder get:
1. Gold Citizenship Card
2. Gold Starter Packet
3. Grey Middle Passage Worksheet.

Homework assigned or turned in: