Learning Target:
Students will explain the 3 regions of the 13 colonies and some facts about each one.
What we did:
HONORS: Took the CRQ on New England Colonies vs. Southern Colonies, corrected it, and then turned it in.
REGULAR: Corrected the Colony Packet and called in scores.
If you were absent:
REGULAR: correct your Packet with the answer key in the yellow binder, then stamp it absent and turn it into the pink basket.
HONORS: Come Monday or ASAP to take the CRQ.
Assignments turned in:
Colony Packet, 68 Pts!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder: None
Friday, November 17, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Monday, November 13th
Learning Target:
Students will know the 3 colonial regions and about their agriculture and economies.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Corrected the Colony Map Test
3. Filled out a new President Buddies paper
4. Received the Colony Packet and started to work on it.
If you were absent:
1. Come see me about the President Buddies paper, we made one for you
2. Get the Pink Colony Packet from the Blue Binder
Assignments turned in:
13 Colony Map Test
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
13 Colony Packet, Pink
Students will know the 3 colonial regions and about their agriculture and economies.
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Corrected the Colony Map Test
3. Filled out a new President Buddies paper
4. Received the Colony Packet and started to work on it.
If you were absent:
1. Come see me about the President Buddies paper, we made one for you
2. Get the Pink Colony Packet from the Blue Binder
Assignments turned in:
13 Colony Map Test
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
13 Colony Packet, Pink
Friday, November 10th
Learning Target:
Students will locate the 13 colonies
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Used Plickers to take a Self Assessment
3. Took the 13 Colony Map Test
Starter:
Name 5 cities or settlements in the 13 colonies
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Come during Plus Period Monday or Thursday ASAP to take the Map Test.
Assignments turned in:
13 Colony Map Test, 26 pts.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder: None
Students will locate the 13 colonies
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Used Plickers to take a Self Assessment
3. Took the 13 Colony Map Test
Starter:
Name 5 cities or settlements in the 13 colonies
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Come during Plus Period Monday or Thursday ASAP to take the Map Test.
Assignments turned in:
13 Colony Map Test, 26 pts.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder: None
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Thursday, November 9th
Learning Target:
Students will locate the colonies and learn the benefits and cons to each colony.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Studied and reviewed for 13 Colony Map Test
3. Finished watching commercials and finished the Map packet.
Starter:
Name 5 cities/settlements in the 13 colonies.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Turn in your Project ASAP.
3. Use a classmates map packet to finish.
4. Study for the Test on Friday
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will locate the colonies and learn the benefits and cons to each colony.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Studied and reviewed for 13 Colony Map Test
3. Finished watching commercials and finished the Map packet.
Starter:
Name 5 cities/settlements in the 13 colonies.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Turn in your Project ASAP.
3. Use a classmates map packet to finish.
4. Study for the Test on Friday
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Wednesday, November 8th
What we did:
1. No Starter
2. Presented Brochures and Honors showed Commercials
3. Regular finished the Map Packet
If you were absent:
1. Turn in your Brochure.
2. Use my key to work on the Map Packet.
Assignments turned in:
Colony Brochure Project, 100 Pts
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
1. No Starter
2. Presented Brochures and Honors showed Commercials
3. Regular finished the Map Packet
If you were absent:
1. Turn in your Brochure.
2. Use my key to work on the Map Packet.
Assignments turned in:
Colony Brochure Project, 100 Pts
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Tuesday, November 7th
Learning Target:
Students will identify the reasons the 13 colonies were founded.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Corrected the Map
3. Finished the Map Packet as a class
Starter:
Name the southern colonies
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct your Map using my key and then get the rest of the answers from a classmate or my key since we did it as a class.
Assignments turned in:
None, keep your map to study with.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will identify the reasons the 13 colonies were founded.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Corrected the Map
3. Finished the Map Packet as a class
Starter:
Name the southern colonies
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct your Map using my key and then get the rest of the answers from a classmate or my key since we did it as a class.
Assignments turned in:
None, keep your map to study with.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Monday, November 6th
Learning Target:
Students will identify the 13 colonies.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Filled out the Triangle Trade worksheet (if not done Friday)
3. Received the 13 Colony Map Packet and began doing 1-5.
Starter:
What does "manufactured good" mean? What does "raw materials" mean? Give examples of both.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get any worksheets you need out of the Absent Binder
3. Come see Mrs. Dickson for help on the map if needed.
Assignments turned in:
Nothing.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
*13 Colony Map Packet
Students will identify the 13 colonies.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Filled out the Triangle Trade worksheet (if not done Friday)
3. Received the 13 Colony Map Packet and began doing 1-5.
Starter:
What does "manufactured good" mean? What does "raw materials" mean? Give examples of both.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get any worksheets you need out of the Absent Binder
3. Come see Mrs. Dickson for help on the map if needed.
Assignments turned in:
Nothing.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
*13 Colony Map Packet
Friday, November 3, 2017
Friday, November 3rd
Learning Target:
Students will describe the Middle Passage and identify the Triangle Trade.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Corrected the Middle Passage Worksheet
3. Did the Triangle Trade Worksheet as a class.
Starter:
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Use the answer key and correct your Middle Passage Worksheet.
3. Get a "Triangle Trade" worksheet from the binder.
Assignments turned in:
*Middle Passage Worksheet
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
*Triangle Trade Worksheet (blue)
Students will describe the Middle Passage and identify the Triangle Trade.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Corrected the Middle Passage Worksheet
3. Did the Triangle Trade Worksheet as a class.
Starter:
1.What was something new you learned
about the Middle Passage yesterday?
2.What does a triangle have to do
with the slave trade?
1. Do the Starter
2. Use the answer key and correct your Middle Passage Worksheet.
3. Get a "Triangle Trade" worksheet from the binder.
Assignments turned in:
*Middle Passage Worksheet
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
*Triangle Trade Worksheet (blue)
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Thursday, November 2nd
Learning Target:
Students can describe the conditions of the Middle Passage.
What we did:
1. Got new seats
2. Starter
3. Worked in partners on the Middle Passage Worksheet
Starter:
What do you think would have been the hardest part of the Middle Passage for you?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. See Mrs. Dickson about where to sit.
3. Get the Middle Passage Worksheet from the Blue Binder and an info packet from Mrs. Dickson.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Middle Passage Worksheet (white)
Students can describe the conditions of the Middle Passage.
What we did:
1. Got new seats
2. Starter
3. Worked in partners on the Middle Passage Worksheet
Starter:
What do you think would have been the hardest part of the Middle Passage for you?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. See Mrs. Dickson about where to sit.
3. Get the Middle Passage Worksheet from the Blue Binder and an info packet from Mrs. Dickson.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Middle Passage Worksheet (white)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Wednesday, November 1st
Learning Target:
Students will describe the Middle Passage and it's conditions.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Cleaned out folders
3. Learned about the Middle Passage, no notes taken
Starter:
**Use your own paper and make a section or a group of loose leaf paper for your starters from now on.
What region of Africa did the slaves come from?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Clean out your folder but KEEP:
Disclosure
Handbook
TW Paper (gold)
Notes on Writing Essays
Self Assessments
Colony Brochure
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
***Citizenship Card for Term 2. Pink for Honors, Yellow for Regular
Students will describe the Middle Passage and it's conditions.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Cleaned out folders
3. Learned about the Middle Passage, no notes taken
Starter:
**Use your own paper and make a section or a group of loose leaf paper for your starters from now on.
What region of Africa did the slaves come from?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Clean out your folder but KEEP:
Disclosure
Handbook
TW Paper (gold)
Notes on Writing Essays
Self Assessments
Colony Brochure
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
***Citizenship Card for Term 2. Pink for Honors, Yellow for Regular
Tuesday, October 31st
Learning Target:
Students will learn to communicate and argue in an essay format
What we did:
We were in the computer lab. We wrote the 1st paragraph of the essay about Jamestown and then used the rest of the time to work on the brochure project.
If you were absent:
1. Borrow a Jamestown packet and write the 1st paragraph of an essay using the 5 parts we have learned about in the past. Then print it and turn it in.
Assignments turned in:
Jamestown 1st paragraph.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will learn to communicate and argue in an essay format
What we did:
We were in the computer lab. We wrote the 1st paragraph of the essay about Jamestown and then used the rest of the time to work on the brochure project.
If you were absent:
1. Borrow a Jamestown packet and write the 1st paragraph of an essay using the 5 parts we have learned about in the past. Then print it and turn it in.
Assignments turned in:
Jamestown 1st paragraph.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Wednesday, October 18th
Learning Target:
Students will explore the story of Roanoke.
What we did:
All classes did the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" assignment in class.
Starter:
What are possible reasons a colony could fail to be permanent?
If you were absent:
Assignments turned in:
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Students will explore the story of Roanoke.
What we did:
All classes did the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" assignment in class.
Starter:
What are possible reasons a colony could fail to be permanent?
If you were absent:
Assignments turned in:
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Wednesday, October 25th
Learning Target:
Students will identify the facts from Jamestown.
What we did:
1. Starter
**Turned in Citizenship Card and Starter Packets
2. Watched a clip from Pocahontas
3. Worked on the Jamestown DBQ
Starter:
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Turn in your Citizenship Card and Starter Packet to the pink basket.
Assignments turned in:
Citizenship Card!
Starter Packet!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Nothing
Students will identify the facts from Jamestown.
What we did:
1. Starter
**Turned in Citizenship Card and Starter Packets
2. Watched a clip from Pocahontas
3. Worked on the Jamestown DBQ
Starter:
Pick an event that has happened
since school started, and summarize what happened. Write 3 sentences at least.
1. Do the Starter
2. Turn in your Citizenship Card and Starter Packet to the pink basket.
Assignments turned in:
Citizenship Card!
Starter Packet!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Nothing
Monday, October 23, 2017
Monday, October 23rd
Learning Target:
Students will imagine what happened to the Roanoke Colonists.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Worked to finish the Lost Colony of Roanoke assignment.
Starter:
What 3 major events happened in Europe that affected the settlement of the U.S.? (Hint: pg. 52-53)
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Finish your assignment and turn it in.
Assignments turned in:
none
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will imagine what happened to the Roanoke Colonists.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Worked to finish the Lost Colony of Roanoke assignment.
Starter:
What 3 major events happened in Europe that affected the settlement of the U.S.? (Hint: pg. 52-53)
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Finish your assignment and turn it in.
Assignments turned in:
none
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Tuesday, October 17th
Learning Target:
Students can define and give examples of the Columbian Exchange.
What we did:
HONORS: Reviewed and then took the Columbian Exchange CRQ/Quiz. Then we corrected it and turned it in.
REGULAR: Discussed some items from the book in Ch. 2, especially the Protestant Reformation, and then started the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" assignment.
Starter:
No Starter
If you were absent:
HONORS: Come ASAP to take the CRQ, Monday during Plus is perfect.
REGULAR: Get the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" assignment from the blue binder. We are working on it in class Wednesday.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS ONLY: Columbian Exchange CRQ
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
"Lost Colony of Roanoke" Assignment. (mostly Regular only)
Students can define and give examples of the Columbian Exchange.
What we did:
HONORS: Reviewed and then took the Columbian Exchange CRQ/Quiz. Then we corrected it and turned it in.
REGULAR: Discussed some items from the book in Ch. 2, especially the Protestant Reformation, and then started the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" assignment.
Starter:
No Starter
If you were absent:
HONORS: Come ASAP to take the CRQ, Monday during Plus is perfect.
REGULAR: Get the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" assignment from the blue binder. We are working on it in class Wednesday.
HONORS ONLY: Columbian Exchange CRQ
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
"Lost Colony of Roanoke" Assignment. (mostly Regular only)
Monday, October 16th
Learning Target:
I can define Columbian Exchange and give examples.
What we did:
HONORS: Turned in some Mock Trial papers, graded selves and team members on the trial, and took notes on Columbian Exchange.
REGULAR: Reviewed and then took the quiz/CRQ on Columbian Exchange. Then we corrected it in class and turned it in.
Starter:
NO Starter
If you were absent:
HONORS:
1. Turn in any Mock Trial documents you made, but not the packet.
2. Get a "Columbian Exchange" paper from the blue binder and get help from a classmate to get all the answers and notes from the back.
3. Get a "Peer Evaulation" form from Mrs. Dickson and fill out and give back to her.
REGULAR: Come ASAP to take the CRQ Quiz. Monday during Plus is perfect. Be sure to study first.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS: Mock Trial Documents, and the Peer Evaluation form.
REGULAR: CRQ Columbian Exchange
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
HONORS ONLY: Columbian Exchange Worksheet.
I can define Columbian Exchange and give examples.
What we did:
HONORS: Turned in some Mock Trial papers, graded selves and team members on the trial, and took notes on Columbian Exchange.
REGULAR: Reviewed and then took the quiz/CRQ on Columbian Exchange. Then we corrected it in class and turned it in.
Starter:
NO Starter
If you were absent:
HONORS:
1. Turn in any Mock Trial documents you made, but not the packet.
2. Get a "Columbian Exchange" paper from the blue binder and get help from a classmate to get all the answers and notes from the back.
3. Get a "Peer Evaulation" form from Mrs. Dickson and fill out and give back to her.
REGULAR: Come ASAP to take the CRQ Quiz. Monday during Plus is perfect. Be sure to study first.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS: Mock Trial Documents, and the Peer Evaluation form.
REGULAR: CRQ Columbian Exchange
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
HONORS ONLY: Columbian Exchange Worksheet.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Thursday, October 12th
Learning Target:
Students will learn more about the Explorers.
What we did:
HONORS: started the Mock Trial
REGULAR:
1. Starter
2. Finished notes on "Explorers, Conquistadors"
3. Filled out "Colombian Exchange" worksheet.
Starter:
REGULAR ONLY: What are the 3 G's?
If you were absent:
HONORS: Check with group on what you missed.
REGULAR: Get the notes from a classmate or click here and start on slide 13. Then get the "Colombian Exchange" worksheet from Mrs. Dickson.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
REGULAR ONLY: Colombian Exchange Worksheet.
Students will learn more about the Explorers.
What we did:
HONORS: started the Mock Trial
REGULAR:
1. Starter
2. Finished notes on "Explorers, Conquistadors"
3. Filled out "Colombian Exchange" worksheet.
Starter:
REGULAR ONLY: What are the 3 G's?
If you were absent:
HONORS: Check with group on what you missed.
REGULAR: Get the notes from a classmate or click here and start on slide 13. Then get the "Colombian Exchange" worksheet from Mrs. Dickson.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
REGULAR ONLY: Colombian Exchange Worksheet.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Wednesday, October 11th
Learning Target:
Students will state and explain the 3 G's
What we did:
HONORS: No Starter, worked on Mock Trials
REGULAR:
1. Starter
2. Took notes on Explorers
Starter:
REGULAR ONLY: What two hemispheres is Asia mostly in?
If you were absent:
HONORS: get with your mock trial team and see what needs to be done.
REGULAR:
1. Do the Starter!!
2. Get the "Explorers! Conquistadors!" Notes handout from the blue binder.
3. Get the notes from a classmate or click here. Start at slide 13
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Explorers! Conquistadors! Notes Handout (white)
Students will state and explain the 3 G's
What we did:
HONORS: No Starter, worked on Mock Trials
REGULAR:
1. Starter
2. Took notes on Explorers
Starter:
REGULAR ONLY: What two hemispheres is Asia mostly in?
If you were absent:
HONORS: get with your mock trial team and see what needs to be done.
REGULAR:
1. Do the Starter!!
2. Get the "Explorers! Conquistadors!" Notes handout from the blue binder.
3. Get the notes from a classmate or click here. Start at slide 13
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
Explorers! Conquistadors! Notes Handout (white)
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Tuesday, October 10th
Learning Target:
Students will know the 3 G's
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Began Columbus Mock Trial
REGULAR: Corrected the World Political Map and traced some explorer routes.
Starter:
HONORS: Who do you think is to blame for what happened to the Native Americans? And why?
REGULAR: Why do we need to know the geography of the if we are just studying the U.S.'s history?
If you were absent:
HONORS: Come see Mrs. Dickson to get the materials and explanation for the Mock Trials.
REGULAR: Correct your World Map with the Answer Key and then turn in to the pink basket with it stamped "Absent."
Assignments turned in:
2nd Period ONLY: Citizenship Cards, turn it in!!
REGULAR: World Political Maps, 30 pts
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
HONORS: come see Mrs. Dickson
Students will know the 3 G's
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Began Columbus Mock Trial
REGULAR: Corrected the World Political Map and traced some explorer routes.
Starter:
HONORS: Who do you think is to blame for what happened to the Native Americans? And why?
REGULAR: Why do we need to know the geography of the if we are just studying the U.S.'s history?
If you were absent:
HONORS: Come see Mrs. Dickson to get the materials and explanation for the Mock Trials.
REGULAR: Correct your World Map with the Answer Key and then turn in to the pink basket with it stamped "Absent."
Assignments turned in:
2nd Period ONLY: Citizenship Cards, turn it in!!
REGULAR: World Political Maps, 30 pts
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
HONORS: come see Mrs. Dickson
Monday, October 9th
Learning Target:
Students can name the 3 main reasons Europeans explored and name an example for each.
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Drew Routes of the Explorers on their World Maps and then read an article titled "Challenging Columbus"
REGULAR: Completed the World Political Map in class. Some finished for homework.
Starter:
HONORS: What are the three G's and expand on what each means.
REGULAR: What was the main resource the Plains Indians used for food and shelter?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter!!!
HONORS: Get the routes from a classmate or Mrs. Dickson and trace them onto your World Map. Then keep it, we will turn it in another day.
REGULAR: Get a World Political Map from the Blue Binder and complete it at home using the instructions.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
1. "I Can" Self Assessment for Native Americans and Exploration (white)
2. REGULAR need to get the World Political Map (white)
Students can name the 3 main reasons Europeans explored and name an example for each.
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Drew Routes of the Explorers on their World Maps and then read an article titled "Challenging Columbus"
REGULAR: Completed the World Political Map in class. Some finished for homework.
Starter:
HONORS: What are the three G's and expand on what each means.
REGULAR: What was the main resource the Plains Indians used for food and shelter?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter!!!
HONORS: Get the routes from a classmate or Mrs. Dickson and trace them onto your World Map. Then keep it, we will turn it in another day.
REGULAR: Get a World Political Map from the Blue Binder and complete it at home using the instructions.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
1. "I Can" Self Assessment for Native Americans and Exploration (white)
2. REGULAR need to get the World Political Map (white)
Friday, October 6, 2017
Friday, October 6th
Learning Target:
Students will name the 3 reasons Europeans explored and name an example of each.
What we did:
Starter
Smells of the New World
HONORS: Finished "Explorer" Notes
Starter:
HONORS: What is the difference between an Explorer and an Conquistador?
REGULAR: Name the 7 continents and the 4 oceans.
If you were absent:
DO THE STARTER!
HONORS ONLY: Get the notes from a classmate or from the website.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will name the 3 reasons Europeans explored and name an example of each.
What we did:
Starter
Smells of the New World
HONORS: Finished "Explorer" Notes
Starter:
HONORS: What is the difference between an Explorer and an Conquistador?
REGULAR: Name the 7 continents and the 4 oceans.
If you were absent:
DO THE STARTER!
HONORS ONLY: Get the notes from a classmate or from the website.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Tuesday, October 3rd
Learning Target:
Students will begin to learn about the Native Americans and the Explorers
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Corrected and turned in the Native American Tribes Map/Table, then played "Blow the Roof Off"
REGULAR: Finished the Native American Table
Starter:
HONORS: What would motivate you enough to leave your family and friends and move to an unknown place?
REGULAR: Name one interesting fact you learned about your Native American region assigned to you.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter!
HONORS: Correct and turn in your Native American Map/Table
REGULAR: Use the yellow packet from Mrs. Dickson, and fill in the table.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS ONLY: Native American Tribes Map/Table
Students will begin to learn about the Native Americans and the Explorers
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Corrected and turned in the Native American Tribes Map/Table, then played "Blow the Roof Off"
REGULAR: Finished the Native American Table
Starter:
HONORS: What would motivate you enough to leave your family and friends and move to an unknown place?
REGULAR: Name one interesting fact you learned about your Native American region assigned to you.
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter!
HONORS: Correct and turn in your Native American Map/Table
REGULAR: Use the yellow packet from Mrs. Dickson, and fill in the table.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS ONLY: Native American Tribes Map/Table
Monday, October 2, 2017
Monday, October 2nd
Learning Target:
Students will identify how Native Americans used their environment to survive.
What we did:
Starter
HONORS: worked on the Native American Culture Regions Map and most finished in class.
REGULAR: Got into groups and began the Native American Regions Table.
Starter:
How do you turn in an assignment after an absence? And how long after you get back do you have to turn it in?
If you were absent:
HONORS: Use the book to complete the Native Americans Region Map and be ready to correct it if possible on Tuesday.
REGULAR: Get a white Native American Regions Table from the blue binder and I will put you into a group when you return.
Assignments turned in:
2nd Period Only: Native American Regions, 60 pts
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
1. Starter Packet (Salmon Colored)
2. Native American Tribal Regions (white)
Students will identify how Native Americans used their environment to survive.
What we did:
Starter
HONORS: worked on the Native American Culture Regions Map and most finished in class.
REGULAR: Got into groups and began the Native American Regions Table.
Starter:
How do you turn in an assignment after an absence? And how long after you get back do you have to turn it in?
If you were absent:
HONORS: Use the book to complete the Native Americans Region Map and be ready to correct it if possible on Tuesday.
REGULAR: Get a white Native American Regions Table from the blue binder and I will put you into a group when you return.
Assignments turned in:
2nd Period Only: Native American Regions, 60 pts
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
1. Starter Packet (Salmon Colored)
2. Native American Tribal Regions (white)
Friday, September 29, 2017
Tuesday-Friday, September 26th-29th
Honors Students:
This week the Honors students worked on learning about the Native American tribes. We completed a Table and are still working on the map. Come see me for help.
Regular Students:
This week these students have learned about the Earliest Americans and Civilizations. Friday we took notes on 4 vocabulary words that make up what History is.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Monday, September 25th
Learning Target:
Students will understand the importance of history today.
What we did:
HONORS: discussed the current events of NFL players protesting and the importance of history knowledge. We then finished working on the "Why History" assignment and turned it in. Some classes took notes, so get with a classmate to find out.
REGULAR: corrected the "Argumentative Essay Quiz" and called in the scores. Then we received a new assignment "Why History" and began annotating an article.
No Starter
If you were absent:
HONORS: turn in your "Why History" assignment, I will correct it.
REGULAR: get the new assignment from the blue binder and be ready to do the assignment in class.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS: "Why History"
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
REGULAR: "Why History"
Students will understand the importance of history today.
What we did:
HONORS: discussed the current events of NFL players protesting and the importance of history knowledge. We then finished working on the "Why History" assignment and turned it in. Some classes took notes, so get with a classmate to find out.
REGULAR: corrected the "Argumentative Essay Quiz" and called in the scores. Then we received a new assignment "Why History" and began annotating an article.
No Starter
If you were absent:
HONORS: turn in your "Why History" assignment, I will correct it.
REGULAR: get the new assignment from the blue binder and be ready to do the assignment in class.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS: "Why History"
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
REGULAR: "Why History"
Friday, September 22, 2017
Friday, September 22nd
Learning Target:
Students will discuss current events and identify the parts of a 1st paragraph.
What we did:
1. Turned in Starters
2. Turned in Citizenship Cards
3. HONORS: Discussed current events and related it to the importance of studying history.
4. REGULAR: finished notes and took the "Argumentative Essay Quiz"
No Starter:
If you were absent:
*Turn in your Starter Packet
*Turn in your Citizenship Cards
*REGULAR: Come to take the Quiz in Plus period
Assignments turned in:
1. Starter Packet
2. Citizenship Cards
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will discuss current events and identify the parts of a 1st paragraph.
What we did:
1. Turned in Starters
2. Turned in Citizenship Cards
3. HONORS: Discussed current events and related it to the importance of studying history.
4. REGULAR: finished notes and took the "Argumentative Essay Quiz"
No Starter:
If you were absent:
*Turn in your Starter Packet
*Turn in your Citizenship Cards
*REGULAR: Come to take the Quiz in Plus period
Assignments turned in:
1. Starter Packet
2. Citizenship Cards
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Thursday, September 21st
Learning Target:
Students will practice writing skills based on article "Why History"
What we did:
HONORS: received "Why History" assignment and worked on it in class.
REGULAR: took notes on Writing Essays.
Starter:
How many sentences minimum does Part 3 "Stating the issue and both sides" require?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. HONORS get the "Why History" assignment and do it.
3 REGULAR: get the notes from a classmate or from the website.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
HONORS ONLY: "Why History" Packet
Students will practice writing skills based on article "Why History"
What we did:
HONORS: received "Why History" assignment and worked on it in class.
REGULAR: took notes on Writing Essays.
Starter:
How many sentences minimum does Part 3 "Stating the issue and both sides" require?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. HONORS get the "Why History" assignment and do it.
3 REGULAR: get the notes from a classmate or from the website.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
HONORS ONLY: "Why History" Packet
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Wednesday, September 20th
Learning Target:
Students will learn about Utah Scholars
What we did:
Listened to Counselors discuss college options.
If you were absent:
Don't need to do anything
Students will learn about Utah Scholars
What we did:
Listened to Counselors discuss college options.
If you were absent:
Don't need to do anything
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Tuesday, September 19th
Learning Target:
Students will identify the 5 parts of a 1st paragraph
What we did:
No Starter
HONORS: Took the Writing Quiz
REGULAR: Took the 50 States Test
If you were absent:
Come to Plus Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to take the Test.
Students will identify the 5 parts of a 1st paragraph
What we did:
No Starter
HONORS: Took the Writing Quiz
REGULAR: Took the 50 States Test
If you were absent:
Come to Plus Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to take the Test.
Monday, September 18th
Learning Target:
Students will identify the 5 parts of a 1st paragraph of an argumentative essay.
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Finished taking notes on Writing Essays and played a review game.
REGULAR: Studied and reviewed for the states test.
Starter:
Why is the 1st paragraph of an essay the most important?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. REGULAR: Get ready to take the States Test today.
3. HONORS: Get the notes from a classmate or from here.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will identify the 5 parts of a 1st paragraph of an argumentative essay.
What we did:
1. Starter
HONORS: Finished taking notes on Writing Essays and played a review game.
REGULAR: Studied and reviewed for the states test.
Starter:
Why is the 1st paragraph of an essay the most important?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. REGULAR: Get ready to take the States Test today.
3. HONORS: Get the notes from a classmate or from here.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Friday, September 15, 2017
Friday, September 15th
Learning Target:
Students will identify the 50 states of the U.S. on a map. And can identify the major land forms of North America.
What we did:
HONORS: Took the US States Test and corrected it.
REGULAR: Studied for States Test and began notes on "Writing Essays."
No Starter:
If you were absent:
1. HONORS: Come to Plus Monday to take the Test.
2. REGULAR: Get notes from a classmate or click here.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS: States Test! 61 Point Test!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will identify the 50 states of the U.S. on a map. And can identify the major land forms of North America.
What we did:
HONORS: Took the US States Test and corrected it.
REGULAR: Studied for States Test and began notes on "Writing Essays."
No Starter:
If you were absent:
1. HONORS: Come to Plus Monday to take the Test.
2. REGULAR: Get notes from a classmate or click here.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS: States Test! 61 Point Test!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Thursday, September 14th
Learning Target:
Students will know their states
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Reviewed States
3. REGULAR: corrected and called in scores for US Map
4. HONORS: Took notes
Starter:
Name the 5 Great Lakes
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct and turn in your map, 41 points!
3. Get notes from classmate or website
Assignments turned in:
Regular ONLY, corrected and called in scores for US Map
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will know their states
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Reviewed States
3. REGULAR: corrected and called in scores for US Map
4. HONORS: Took notes
Starter:
Name the 5 Great Lakes
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Correct and turn in your map, 41 points!
3. Get notes from classmate or website
Assignments turned in:
Regular ONLY, corrected and called in scores for US Map
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Wednesday, September 13th
Learning Target:
Students will label and memorize the 50 states.
What we did:
Starter:
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. HONORS: use the key and correct your map.Then get the notes from a classmate or from the website.
3. REGULAR: finish your maps and have it ready for Thursday.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS ONLY: Turned in States Map, 41pts.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will label and memorize the 50 states.
What we did:
•Starter
•Study with States Song, 10 min
•Honors: Correct Maps
•Regular: Work on Maps, due Thursday
•“Why Writing is Important” Notes
•States
Test is Friday for Honors
•States
Test is Tuesday for Regular
Name
the 6 States that make up New England.
1. Do the Starter
2. HONORS: use the key and correct your map.Then get the notes from a classmate or from the website.
3. REGULAR: finish your maps and have it ready for Thursday.
Assignments turned in:
HONORS ONLY: Turned in States Map, 41pts.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Tuesday, September 12th
Learning Target:
Students will begin to memorize the 50 states and major land forms of United States.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Listened to the States Song
3.Began working on US Map
Starter:
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a map from the Blue Binder and follow instructions.
3. Write down there is a States Test on Friday.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
US Map, white
Students will begin to memorize the 50 states and major land forms of United States.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Listened to the States Song
3.Began working on US Map
Starter:
What is something new you learned about Sept. 11, 2001? (if you didn’t learn something new, write
something you know).
1. Do the Starter
2. Get a map from the Blue Binder and follow instructions.
3. Write down there is a States Test on Friday.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
US Map, white
Monday, September 11, 2017
Monday, September 11th
Learning Target:
Students will feel the events of 9/11/01
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Some classes turned in the 5 Themes Packet
3. Discussed and watched a video on 9/11
Starter:
1. Why do you think students should learn where the 50 states are?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IjXgbpkKnKo
Assignments turned in:
5 Themes of Geography Packet 60 Pts!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will feel the events of 9/11/01
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Some classes turned in the 5 Themes Packet
3. Discussed and watched a video on 9/11
Starter:
1. Why do you think students should learn where the 50 states are?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IjXgbpkKnKo
Assignments turned in:
5 Themes of Geography Packet 60 Pts!
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Friday, September 9th
Learning Target:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the 5 Themes of Geography
What we did:
1. Reviewed for the Geography Test
2. Took the test and corrected it in class.
NO Starter
If you were absent:
1. Get notes from a classmate and be sure your 5 Themes packet is completed.
2. Come during Plus Period to take the quiz
Assignments turned in:
Geography Quiz, 18 Points.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the 5 Themes of Geography
What we did:
1. Reviewed for the Geography Test
2. Took the test and corrected it in class.
NO Starter
If you were absent:
1. Get notes from a classmate and be sure your 5 Themes packet is completed.
2. Come during Plus Period to take the quiz
Assignments turned in:
Geography Quiz, 18 Points.
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Online Textbook Questions and Textbook Download Directions
Below are two ways to get to the US History textbook for our class.
*Things to remember: Apple and Microsoft don't always "get along" and our district uses Microsoft. But many have had it work on Ipads and other Apple products.
*It's not necessary to download the book, but it IS necessary to have access to the textbook in some way. If you have done all these steps and still cannot read the pages of the book, come see me.
*Check your software by clicking here and find the link on the left that says WebChecker. This is for online access only, and not downloading the PDF.
To use the textbook online:
Go to:
-my.hrw.com and login using your email and student id.
-Use the drop down menu and fine our book "United States History ..."
-then "Go to Online Textbook."
-Then click book pages and hope it loads.
If you get this far and have problems, you need to call Tech Support at (800) 323-9239. They can usually resolve the issue.
To download the textbook to your computer or other device:
First: try clicking this link: https://livedsdmail-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dsdcurriculum_dsdmail_net/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=b5xdr6mUl29AtusJ1Vs47WY%2frPvPAuVZ8XsJKOleMcs%3d&folderid=2_00b344c4ac9854602acb5db29adad8298&rev=1
*If that didn't work, try the following:
-Go to Davis District website at https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/
-Curriculum
-Textbooks-Digital Access Instructions
-Click
STUDENTS -- PDF or ePub versions of textbooks as provided by publishers
-On the far left, click "Downloadable Books
-Choose 08 US History 1
-Then click the big link at the top. This should take you to OneDrive files. You may have to sign in to your Office 365.
*Things to remember: Apple and Microsoft don't always "get along" and our district uses Microsoft. But many have had it work on Ipads and other Apple products.
*It's not necessary to download the book, but it IS necessary to have access to the textbook in some way. If you have done all these steps and still cannot read the pages of the book, come see me.
*Check your software by clicking here and find the link on the left that says WebChecker. This is for online access only, and not downloading the PDF.
Go to:
-my.hrw.com and login using your email and student id.
-Use the drop down menu and fine our book "United States History ..."
-then "Go to Online Textbook."
-Then click book pages and hope it loads.
If you get this far and have problems, you need to call Tech Support at (800) 323-9239. They can usually resolve the issue.
To download the textbook to your computer or other device:
First: try clicking this link: https://livedsdmail-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dsdcurriculum_dsdmail_net/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=b5xdr6mUl29AtusJ1Vs47WY%2frPvPAuVZ8XsJKOleMcs%3d&folderid=2_00b344c4ac9854602acb5db29adad8298&rev=1
*If that didn't work, try the following:
-Go to Davis District website at https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/
-Curriculum
-Textbooks-Digital Access Instructions
-Click
STUDENTS -- PDF or ePub versions of textbooks as provided by publishers-On the far left, click "Downloadable Books
-Choose 08 US History 1
-Then click the big link at the top. This should take you to OneDrive files. You may have to sign in to your Office 365.
Wednesday, September 6th
Learning Target:
What we did:
Starter:
Why are all maps not completely accurate?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get the notes from a classmate or from here
3. Get a white 5 Themes of Geography Packet from the blue binder.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
5 Themes of Geography Packet
Student will understand the various
climate zones of the world.
–Finished notes on Geography: Climates
–Began 5 Themes Packet
Why are all maps not completely accurate?
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Get the notes from a classmate or from here
3. Get a white 5 Themes of Geography Packet from the blue binder.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
5 Themes of Geography Packet
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Tuesday, September 5th
Learning Target:
Students can identify all 5 themes of Geography and give examples of each.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Learned how to download the textbook to a mobile device. Click here if you want to do that.
3. Took more notes on Geography.
Starter:
If you were absent:
1. Do the Starter
2. Go here to get the notes and finish the notes.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
Students can identify all 5 themes of Geography and give examples of each.
What we did:
1. Starter
2. Learned how to download the textbook to a mobile device. Click here if you want to do that.
3. Took more notes on Geography.
Starter:
1.Give an example of a relative location
and exact location.
2.Draw 3 longitude lines and 3 latitude
lines
1. Do the Starter
2. Go here to get the notes and finish the notes.
Assignments turned in:
None
New Assignments to get from Blue Binder:
None
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