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:

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: 
Pick an event that has happened since school started, and summarize what happened. Write 3 sentences at least.

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

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

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)

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.


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.

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)

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

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)

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

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


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)