Learning Targets:
Students will show empathy for those who suffered on the Trail of Tears, and see the imperfections our Republican Government has.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. We watched to rest of the video "Trail of Tears" but did not turn in the worksheet.
If you were absent:
1. Watch the video "Trail of Tears on YouTube and fill in your worksheet.
2. On Monday, we will correct the worksheet and turn it in.
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26th
Learning Targets:
Students will think about their futures and register with Utah Scholars to get financial aid for college.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. We had a guest speaker talk about Utah Scholars. Go see you counselor with questions.
If you were absent:
1. You don't need to do anything unless you haven't registered with Utah Scholars yet. Go to utahscholars.org to register.
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Students will think about their futures and register with Utah Scholars to get financial aid for college.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. We had a guest speaker talk about Utah Scholars. Go see you counselor with questions.
If you were absent:
1. You don't need to do anything unless you haven't registered with Utah Scholars yet. Go to utahscholars.org to register.
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wednesday, February 25th
Learning Targets:
Students will develop empathy for the Native Americans during the Indian Removal.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Watched "Trail of Tears" and filled out a worksheet with it.
If you were absent:
1. Get the movie worksheet from here or from the blue binder in class.
2. Watch the first 35 minutes of the video "Trail of Tears" here.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Be Sure your Chapter 8 Vocabulary Packet is turned in. It's blue!
Students will develop empathy for the Native Americans during the Indian Removal.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Watched "Trail of Tears" and filled out a worksheet with it.
If you were absent:
1. Get the movie worksheet from here or from the blue binder in class.
2. Watch the first 35 minutes of the video "Trail of Tears" here.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Be Sure your Chapter 8 Vocabulary Packet is turned in. It's blue!
Monday and Tuesday, February 23rd and 24th
Learning Targets:
Students can summarize Jackson's presidency and specifically name the Nullification Crisis and the Indian Removal Act.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Starters were corrected and we called in the scores.
3. Took notes using a handout found here and with the PowerPoint found here.
4. The table at the bottom of the handout is done using the textbook on page 333.
If you were absent:
1. Correct your Starters (you should have 15 total) and put a score out of 150 at the top. Then stamp absent and place in pink basket.
2. Use the links above or a classmate to get the notes you missed. The handout is also in the blue binder.
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Students can summarize Jackson's presidency and specifically name the Nullification Crisis and the Indian Removal Act.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Starters were corrected and we called in the scores.
3. Took notes using a handout found here and with the PowerPoint found here.
4. The table at the bottom of the handout is done using the textbook on page 333.
If you were absent:
1. Correct your Starters (you should have 15 total) and put a score out of 150 at the top. Then stamp absent and place in pink basket.
2. Use the links above or a classmate to get the notes you missed. The handout is also in the blue binder.
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Friday, February 20th
Learning Targets:
Students will continue summarizing the events during President Monroe and Adams.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. We finished the Ch. 9 Notes and kept them to turn in at the End of the Term
3. Watched a video on Monroe and Adams.
If you were absent:
1. Get the notes from a classmate or from the PowerPoint found here
2. Watch the videos here (Monroe) and here (Adams)
(Username: SUB416, Password 416SUB)
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Students will continue summarizing the events during President Monroe and Adams.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. We finished the Ch. 9 Notes and kept them to turn in at the End of the Term
3. Watched a video on Monroe and Adams.
If you were absent:
1. Get the notes from a classmate or from the PowerPoint found here
2. Watch the videos here (Monroe) and here (Adams)
(Username: SUB416, Password 416SUB)
Homework assigned or turned in:
None
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thursday, February 19th
Learning Targets:
Students can remember procedures for turning in late and absent work.
Students can recall the basics of the Monroe Doctrine, Erie Canal, and claiming Florida.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) What are the steps to turn in late or absent assignments? 2) How long after an absence do you have to turn in absent work?
2. Took notes on Ch. 9
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a white "Chapter 9 Notes" handout from the blue binder.
3. Click here to view the powerpoint and fill in the blanks. Compare to a classmates paper when you are done to be sure you have everything you need.
*We will finish the notes Friday. We got to slide 17
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Midterms are Friday! All late work is due!
Students can remember procedures for turning in late and absent work.
Students can recall the basics of the Monroe Doctrine, Erie Canal, and claiming Florida.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) What are the steps to turn in late or absent assignments? 2) How long after an absence do you have to turn in absent work?
2. Took notes on Ch. 9
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a white "Chapter 9 Notes" handout from the blue binder.
3. Click here to view the powerpoint and fill in the blanks. Compare to a classmates paper when you are done to be sure you have everything you need.
*We will finish the notes Friday. We got to slide 17
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Midterms are Friday! All late work is due!
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Wednesday, February 18th
Learning Targets:
Students can prove their knowledge of basic facts and events of the early years of our country.
Students can also evaluate what they think was the importance of the War of 1812.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Took the "Jefferson Era" Quiz and corrected it in class.
3. Corrected the gold worksheet and turned it in.
If you were absent:
1. You have ONE week from the day you return to take the quiz. Come before/after school or during Plus to take the quiz.
2. Correct your gold worksheet and turn it in.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Jefferson Era Quiz! 30 pts.
*"Ch. 8 Quiz" gold worksheet turned in 24 pts!
Students can prove their knowledge of basic facts and events of the early years of our country.
Students can also evaluate what they think was the importance of the War of 1812.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Took the "Jefferson Era" Quiz and corrected it in class.
3. Corrected the gold worksheet and turned it in.
If you were absent:
1. You have ONE week from the day you return to take the quiz. Come before/after school or during Plus to take the quiz.
2. Correct your gold worksheet and turn it in.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Jefferson Era Quiz! 30 pts.
*"Ch. 8 Quiz" gold worksheet turned in 24 pts!
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Tuesday, February 17th
Learning Targets:
Students will gain an appreciation for their country and flag through examination of the battle of Fort Mc Henry
What we did:
1. Starter: What do you think are good reasons to go to war?
2. Finished the "American Ride" video and read the Star Spangled Banner.
3. Finished the gold paper and made a short study guide for the quiz tomorrow.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Finish the gold "Chapter 8 Quiz" worksheet.
3. Study for the quiz on Chapter 7 and 8.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Study for Quiz on Chapter 7 & 8
*Finish gold worksheet, it will be turned in Wednesday
Students will gain an appreciation for their country and flag through examination of the battle of Fort Mc Henry
What we did:
1. Starter: What do you think are good reasons to go to war?
2. Finished the "American Ride" video and read the Star Spangled Banner.
3. Finished the gold paper and made a short study guide for the quiz tomorrow.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Finish the gold "Chapter 8 Quiz" worksheet.
3. Study for the quiz on Chapter 7 and 8.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Study for Quiz on Chapter 7 & 8
*Finish gold worksheet, it will be turned in Wednesday
Friday, February 13, 2015
Friday, February 13th
Happy Valentines! <3
Learning Targets:Students can identify the most important battles and people of the War of 1812.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) How many terms did Jefferson serve? 2) Who was the 4th president? 3) Who did we go to war with in 1812?
2. Corrected the Vocabulary Packet and turned it in.
3. Received a worksheet on the War of 1812 and watched a video about the war as well.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct and turn in your Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet
3. Get a gold "Ch. 8 Quiz" from the blue binder. It's not a quiz.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet, 44pts!
Thursday, February 12th
Learning Targets:
Students can imagine and picture the trials and triumphs of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) What were Lewis and Clark's first names? 2) How old was Sacagawea?
2. Finished the video on Lewis and Clark and finished the maps.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Turn in your Map and postcard. Stamp with Absent and I will correct it.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Vocabulary Packet due Friday
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Wednesday, February 11th
Learning Targets:
Students can describe the background of the purchase of Louisiana Territory.
What we did:
1. Starter: How much did Napoleon sell Louisiana for?
2. Read about the Louisiana Purchase in the textbook
3. Watched this video clip
4. Worked on Maps and watched a video that we will be finishing tomorrow called "Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West"
5. Honors were assigned to make a Postcard
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a white "Louisiana Territory" Map from the binder
3. Get a "Postcard" assignment (half page, white) from the binder. Honors: it's required, Regular: extra credit.
Homework turned in or assigned:
*Map due at end of period Thursday
*Postcards (for Honors) due at the end of the period Thursday
*Vocabulary Packet due Friday
Students can describe the background of the purchase of Louisiana Territory.
What we did:
1. Starter: How much did Napoleon sell Louisiana for?
2. Read about the Louisiana Purchase in the textbook
3. Watched this video clip
4. Worked on Maps and watched a video that we will be finishing tomorrow called "Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West"
5. Honors were assigned to make a Postcard
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a white "Louisiana Territory" Map from the binder
3. Get a "Postcard" assignment (half page, white) from the binder. Honors: it's required, Regular: extra credit.
Homework turned in or assigned:
*Map due at end of period Thursday
*Postcards (for Honors) due at the end of the period Thursday
*Vocabulary Packet due Friday
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Tuesday, February 10th
Learning Targets:
Students can explain the differences and similarities between the Election of 1800 and the Election of 2000.
What we did:
1. Starter: What was unique about Jefferson's election?
2. Corrected Ch. 8 Packet and turned it in
3. Got the worksheet "Election of 1800 and 2000" and filled out as a class.
4. Received other assignments, listed below.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct your Ch. 8 Packet with my answer key and turn in to the pink basket with an ABSENT stamp.
3. Get a Pink "Election of 1800. . ." worksheet from the blue binder and use these links to finish it:
Election of 1800
Election of 2000
4. Get the Blue "Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet" from the binder. This is due Friday.
5. Periods 1,2, and 4 get a White "Exploring Louisiana Purchase" worksheet. This is due Thursday.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Turned in Ch. 8 Packet, 16 pts
*Louisiana Purchase Map, due Thursday
*Lewis and Clark Postcard, due Thursday
*Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet, due Friday
Students can explain the differences and similarities between the Election of 1800 and the Election of 2000.
What we did:
1. Starter: What was unique about Jefferson's election?
2. Corrected Ch. 8 Packet and turned it in
3. Got the worksheet "Election of 1800 and 2000" and filled out as a class.
4. Received other assignments, listed below.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct your Ch. 8 Packet with my answer key and turn in to the pink basket with an ABSENT stamp.
3. Get a Pink "Election of 1800. . ." worksheet from the blue binder and use these links to finish it:
Election of 1800
Election of 2000
4. Get the Blue "Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet" from the binder. This is due Friday.
5. Periods 1,2, and 4 get a White "Exploring Louisiana Purchase" worksheet. This is due Thursday.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Turned in Ch. 8 Packet, 16 pts
*Louisiana Purchase Map, due Thursday
*Lewis and Clark Postcard, due Thursday
*Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet, due Friday
Monday, February 9, 2015
Monday, February 9th
Learning Targets:
Students can describe the main events of the early 1800's under the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) What is the question you should never ask Mrs. Dickson? 2) What is the procedure for the start of class?
2. Corrected the XYZ Affair Worksheet and turned it in.
3. Worked with learning buddies on "Ch. 8: Jefferson Era" packet (on own sheet of paper) and most finished in class.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct your "XYZ Affair" worksheet and turn it in with the ABSENT stamp and into the pink basket.
3. Get a packet from me and you will need to step out when we correct the Ch. 8 assignment. You have a week from your absence to make everything up.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Turned in XYZ Wkst, 27 pts
*Ch. 8 Packet is due Tuesday
*Louisiana Purchase Map due Wed.
*Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet due Friday
Students can describe the main events of the early 1800's under the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) What is the question you should never ask Mrs. Dickson? 2) What is the procedure for the start of class?
2. Corrected the XYZ Affair Worksheet and turned it in.
3. Worked with learning buddies on "Ch. 8: Jefferson Era" packet (on own sheet of paper) and most finished in class.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct your "XYZ Affair" worksheet and turn it in with the ABSENT stamp and into the pink basket.
3. Get a packet from me and you will need to step out when we correct the Ch. 8 assignment. You have a week from your absence to make everything up.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Turned in XYZ Wkst, 27 pts
*Ch. 8 Packet is due Tuesday
*Louisiana Purchase Map due Wed.
*Ch. 8 Vocabulary Packet due Friday
Friday, February 6, 2015
Friday, February 6th
Learning Targets:
Students can recite the Preamble and explain the causes and effects of the XYZ Affair.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Turned in the Constitution Journal Project
3. Took the Preamble Test
4. Did the XYZ Affair Worksheet
If you were absent:
1. Turn in your Project with the Absent Stamp
2. Come after school or lunch to pass of the Preamble Test.
3. If you don't already have it, get an orange "XYZ Affair" Worksheet from the binder and have it completed.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Finish XYZ Affair Worksheet at home. It will be corrected Monday.
Students can recite the Preamble and explain the causes and effects of the XYZ Affair.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Turned in the Constitution Journal Project
3. Took the Preamble Test
4. Did the XYZ Affair Worksheet
If you were absent:
1. Turn in your Project with the Absent Stamp
2. Come after school or lunch to pass of the Preamble Test.
3. If you don't already have it, get an orange "XYZ Affair" Worksheet from the binder and have it completed.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Finish XYZ Affair Worksheet at home. It will be corrected Monday.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Thursday, February 5th
Learning Targets:
Students will discover the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson and how those views effected the XYZ Affair.
What we did:
1. Starter: If you could meet a Founding Father, who would it be and why?
2.
1st, 4th, 5th, and 7th: Watched videos and took notes.
2nd and 6th: Finished and corrected the XYZ Worksheet.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. If you are in 2nd or 6th Period: Correct and turn in your XYZ Worksheet.
3. If you are in 1st, 4th, 5th, or 7th: Get the notes from a classmate.
4. BE SURE you turn in a hard copy of your speech, either the Worksheet I gave you, or a printed copy.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*2nd Period turned in the XYZ Worksheet
*Turned in the Alien and Sedition Speech
*Journal Project due Friday
*Preamble Test is Friday
Students will discover the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson and how those views effected the XYZ Affair.
What we did:
1. Starter: If you could meet a Founding Father, who would it be and why?
2.
1st, 4th, 5th, and 7th: Watched videos and took notes.
2nd and 6th: Finished and corrected the XYZ Worksheet.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. If you are in 2nd or 6th Period: Correct and turn in your XYZ Worksheet.
3. If you are in 1st, 4th, 5th, or 7th: Get the notes from a classmate.
4. BE SURE you turn in a hard copy of your speech, either the Worksheet I gave you, or a printed copy.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*2nd Period turned in the XYZ Worksheet
*Turned in the Alien and Sedition Speech
*Journal Project due Friday
*Preamble Test is Friday
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Wednesday, February 4th
Learning Targets:
Students can summarize and state their opinion on the Alien and Sedition Act. They can also summarize and describe the XYZ Affair.
What we did:
Periods 1, 2, 5, and 7:
1. We were in the lab and worked on the Alien and Sedition Assignment.
2. We turned it in at the end if they were done.
Periods 4 and 6:
1. No Starter
2. Watched a video about Hamilton and Jefferson and took notes.
3. Did the XYZ Affair worksheet and kept it.
If you were absent:
1. Finish your Alien and Sedition Act Assignment and turn in the hard copy of your speech.
2. IF you are in 4th or 6th: Get a XYZ Affair Worksheet from me.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Alien and Sedition Avatar due Thurs.
*Journal Project due Friday
*Preamble Test Friday
Students can summarize and state their opinion on the Alien and Sedition Act. They can also summarize and describe the XYZ Affair.
What we did:
Periods 1, 2, 5, and 7:
1. We were in the lab and worked on the Alien and Sedition Assignment.
2. We turned it in at the end if they were done.
Periods 4 and 6:
1. No Starter
2. Watched a video about Hamilton and Jefferson and took notes.
3. Did the XYZ Affair worksheet and kept it.
If you were absent:
1. Finish your Alien and Sedition Act Assignment and turn in the hard copy of your speech.
2. IF you are in 4th or 6th: Get a XYZ Affair Worksheet from me.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Alien and Sedition Avatar due Thurs.
*Journal Project due Friday
*Preamble Test Friday
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Tuesday, February 3rd
Learning Targets:
1. Students can summarize how the nation began and what precedents were made.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) How many articles are in the Constitution? 2) Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
2. Worked in pairs on "Launching the Nation" packet (Ch. 7) and finished it in class.
3. Were assigned "Alien and Sedition Avatar" assignment.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a Ch. 7 Packet from me and on your own piece of paper, answer the questions. If you are Honors, answer the Challenge Activity in Section 2 as well.
3. Get a buff colored "Alien and Sedition Avatar" assignment from the binder. Periods 1,4, 5, 7 are in the Lab, and we will work on it there in those classes. It's Due Thursday.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Alien and Sedition Avatar due Thursday.
*Preamble Test is Friday
*Journal Project is due Friday
1. Students can summarize how the nation began and what precedents were made.
What we did:
1. Starter: 1) How many articles are in the Constitution? 2) Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
2. Worked in pairs on "Launching the Nation" packet (Ch. 7) and finished it in class.
3. Were assigned "Alien and Sedition Avatar" assignment.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a Ch. 7 Packet from me and on your own piece of paper, answer the questions. If you are Honors, answer the Challenge Activity in Section 2 as well.
3. Get a buff colored "Alien and Sedition Avatar" assignment from the binder. Periods 1,4, 5, 7 are in the Lab, and we will work on it there in those classes. It's Due Thursday.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Alien and Sedition Avatar due Thursday.
*Preamble Test is Friday
*Journal Project is due Friday
Monday, February 2, 2015
Monday, February 2nd
Learning Targets:
Students can recite the Preamble with 50% accuracy and understand the vocabulary.
What we did:
1. No Starter: We did "Blow the Roof Off" Constitution style.
2. Corrected the Preamble Packet and called in the scores
3. Made a Learning Buddy Chart
If you were absent:
1. Correct and turn in your Preamble Packet. The key is in the BLACK binder.
2. We made a Learning Buddy Chart for you. Ask me for it.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Preamble Packet turned in, 52 pts.
*Journal Project due Friday!
*Memorize Preamble by Friday!
Students can recite the Preamble with 50% accuracy and understand the vocabulary.
What we did:
1. No Starter: We did "Blow the Roof Off" Constitution style.
2. Corrected the Preamble Packet and called in the scores
3. Made a Learning Buddy Chart
If you were absent:
1. Correct and turn in your Preamble Packet. The key is in the BLACK binder.
2. We made a Learning Buddy Chart for you. Ask me for it.
Homework assigned or turned in:
*Preamble Packet turned in, 52 pts.
*Journal Project due Friday!
*Memorize Preamble by Friday!
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