Thursday, October 31, 2019

Civil War -5





1. Complete Emancipation Proclamation Worksheet - Document located on Schoology

2. Discuss Battle of Gettysburg

3. Read Gettysburg address
Discuss meaning and importance of message at this time.

4. Read Newsela article: Black Soldiers in the Civil War and complete multiple choice quiz.
DUE Wednesday 11/6

HW: Newsela article: Black Soldiers in the Civil War and complete multiple choice quiz.
DUE Wednesday 11/6
Finish Emancipation Proclamation wksht if not finished in class DUE tomorrow


WRITTEN ASSESSMENT REVISIONS  
Thursday 7:00-7:30 152 B, 2:30-3:00 152 H
Friday 2:30-3:25 152 H 


Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Civil War -4




2.  Complete  Lincoln quotes in Unit 3 packet.

3.  Complete Emancipation  Proclamation - in Unit 3 Packet
Lincoln Issue the Emancipation Proclamation - History Channel 

4. Emancipation Strategy - National Geographic (3:00)

5. Complete Battle of Gettysburg  in Unit Packet
Battle of Gettysburg  Gettysburg p 404-406

HW: Complete all packet work if not completed in class

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT REVISIONS 
Wednesday 8:15- 8:45 152 B, 2:30-3:25 152 H
Thursday 7:00-7:30 152 B, 2:30-3:00 152 H
Friday 2:30-3:25 152 H 



Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Civil War -3





1. Complete Aims of War: comparing Primary Sources Activity

2. Discuss Unit Packet : Fort Sumter, War Objectives, Advantages & Disadvantages of North & South

3. Class Notes in packet

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT REVISIONS  
Tuesday 2:30-3:25 152 H
Wednesday 8:15- 8:45 152 B, 2:30-3:25 152 H
Thursday 7:00-7:30 152 B, 2:30-3:00 152 H
Friday 2:30-3:25 152 H 

We start in California today to report on three of the wildfires that are scorching different parts of the state. From there, we're headed to Asia to explain a potential recession in Hong Kong and the opening of a new airport in Beijing, China. And we're telling you what a couple in Michigan thought when they found a satellite that had landed in their yard.

Monday, October 28, 2019

Civil War -2





Fire Drill 9:30

1. Discuss Election of 1860 ppt 

2. Read Fort Sumter p 372-373 in text and complete journal entries in Unit 3  packet.

3. Complete Civil War map in  packet.

4. Complete the Advantages & Disadvantages of North & South chart  in the Unit 3 Packet (Link located on Schoology or pages 390-395 in textbook)

HW: Finish if not completed in class today

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT REVISIONS  
Monday: 2:30-3:00 152 H
Tuesday 2:30-3:25 152 H
Wednesday 8:15- 8:45 152 B, 2:30-3:25 152 H
Thursday 7:00-7:30 152 B, 2:30-3:00 152 H
Friday 2:30-3:25 152 H 


Friday, October 25, 2019

Civil War - 1



1. Complete  Civil War Photo Analysis Activity -  link located in Schoology

2. Complete Vocabulary in Unit 3 Packet

CNN 10
A mysterious oil spill is washing up crude on beaches across northeastern Brazil. A new emperor has formally announced his ascension to the throne in Japan. A medieval sword in stone has been excavated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And a CNN Hero makes more progress in helping victims of spinal cord injuries.




Thursday, October 24, 2019

Written Assessment







1. Complete John Brown Written Assessment



CNN 10
Turkey has agreed to stop its military operation in northern Syria, and the U.S. has lifted its sanctions on Turkey. But the Middle East isn't the only unstable part of the world, and military action isn't the only expression of instability. Today's show illustrates how large protests over a variety of issues are spreading around the globe.




Wednesday, October 23, 2019

John Brown -2 Pre-Writing





1. Finish  John Brown document analysis.

2. Complete  Pre-Writing Sheet

HW: John Brown Written Assessment Thursday 10/24

CNN 10
What could be the reasons for obstructions that were recently observed at high-rises in North Korea's capital? What happened over the weekend concerning the Brexit process? How did two NASA astronauts recently make history? And how could a "blob" be a tourist attraction? These are today's topics on CNN 10.


Friday, October 18, 2019

John Brown -1



1.  Begin Was John Brown a Hero or a Misguided Fanatic? 
       -  Video, PPT, Timeline documents located on Schoology, Unit 3, 1850's folder

Unit 2 Multiple Choice Test - Study Hall located in Dance Studio by the weight room and Pre-school MUST BE TAKEN BY END OF DAY ON FRIDAY

John Brown Written Assessment 10/24

CNN 10
Brexit deal has been reached between Britain's government and the European Union, but will it be approved by Parliament? Turkey has agreed to pause its incursion into northern Syria, but is lasting peace on the horizon? These are two of today's topics on CNN 10. And we're introducing you to a man whose job is to make sure he pronounces every word correctly.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

1850's Decade of Crisis - Day 2



SEL lesson schedule 
1. Complete Self Evaluation Conference sheet 

2. Finish The Story of US Part II - Fugitive Slave Law -1860 Election

3. Discuss Events to Civil War Cartoon Worksheet - located on Schoology


Unit 2 Multiple Choice Test - Study Hall located in Dance Studio by the weight room and Pre-school MUST BE TAKEN BY END OF DAY ON FRIDAY
CNN 10
As a potential "bomb cyclone" threatens the U.S. Northeast, we're explaining these weather events and exploring the characteristics of Nor'easters. As electric scooters cover sidewalks in U.S. cities, we're examining their pros and cons from transportation and investment standpoints. And as the Empire State Building reopens during a $160 million renovation, we're checking out the new view.

Period
Time

1
7:35 a.m. - 8:16 a.m.
41 minutes
2a   SEL LESSON DELIVERY IN ALL PERIOD 2 CLASSES
8:21 a.m. - 9:01 a.m.
40 minutes
2b
9:01 a.m. - 9:42 a.m.
41 minutes
3
9:47 a.m. - 10:28 a.m.
41 minutes
4
10:33 a.m. - 10:58 a.m.
25 minutes
5
11:03 a.m. - 11:28 a.m.
25 minutes
6
11:33 a.m. - 11:58 p.m.
25 minutes
7
12:03 p.m. - 12:28 p.m.
25 minutes
8
12:33 p.m. - 12:58 p.m.
25 minutes
9
1:03 p.m. - 1:44 p.m.
41 minutes
10
1:49 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
41 minutes

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

1850's - Decade of Crisis Day 1



Define Crisis

1. Introduction Activity
Think of a time when a relationship in your life came to an end
(friendship, parent, sibling, any relationship you know) and answer the following questions
on a sheet of paper.
  • What were the signs that your relationship was over?
  • What compromises had you made to keep the relationship going?
  • What were you no longer willing to compromise?
2. Share your thoughts/experiences with your group and complete this Form as a group.

3. Discuss class responses

4. Watch Story of US - Division Part II - and complete chart Political,Economic,Social

Written Assessment Revisions: Last Day is Today ROOM 152H EMAIL Mrs Maloney 
Unit 2 Multiple Choice Test - Study Hall located in Dance Studio by the weight room and Pre-school MUST BE TAKEN BY END OF DAY ON FRIDAY


CNN 10
Today's show begins by updating you on recent events in Syria and explaining how other countries factor in. Then, we're examining the complicated and expensive process of running for U.S. president. And we're showing you how a company is helping concrete producers cut down on carbon dioxide emissions.


Friday, October 11, 2019

Unit 2 Multiple Choice



1. Complete Unit 2 Multiple Choice Test

2. Complete Newsela Reflection #1 located in US History folder 

HW: Unit 2 Multiple Choice FRIDAY 10/11
All Late/Absent Work Due FRIDAY 10/11

Written Assessment Revisions:  Fri ROOM 171, Tue- EMAIL Mrs Maloney 

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Mexican American War -1



1. Discuss Manifest Destiny


American Progress John Gast 1872


2. Watch Mexican American War & Manifest Destiny (6:30)

                                       
3. Complete  Why did the United States go to war with Mexico? chart
           - Use War with Mexico Document Site to complete with your table partner.

HW: Unit 2 Multiple Choice FRIDAY 10/11
All Late/Absent Work Due FRIDAY 10/11
Unit 2 Packets DUE FRIDAY 10/11 - Blue & Yellow

Written Assessment Revisions: Fri, Tue- EMAIL Mrs Maloney 

CNN 10

Turkey has begun a military operation in northern Syria, and today's show explains why and what some other countries are saying about it. We're also covering the history and prestige of the Nobel Prize, and we're examining why a California utility company decided to cut electricity for hundreds of thousands of people. Finally, a reusable container company hopes to close the "loop" on plastic waste.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Nullification





1. Share  Why the Cherokee Indians were removed from their land?  student samples.

2.  Watch Nullification Crisis ( 5 min)

3. Complete Nullification Crisis chart in packet.

4. Complete Newsela Reflection Questions  - located in US Folder

HW: Unit 2 Multiple Choice FRIDAY 10/11
All Late/Absent Work Due FRIDAY 10/11
Unit 2 Packets DUE FRIDAY 10/11 - Blue & Yellow
Written Assessment Revisions: Wed, Thurs Morning 152B, Fri, Tue- EMAIL Mrs Maloney 

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Trail of Tears - Day 2





1. Finish Why were the Cherokee Indians removed from their land in Georgia? 
         Trail of Tears - Cherokee Indian Removal Site

2. Complete Cherokee Indian Removal Activity located in your Google Drive.

3. Choose one of the Newsela Articles to read and complete multiple choice quiz.
- Cherokee Seek Voice in Congress
- Study Links Screen use, unhappiness

HW: Unit 2 Multiple Choice FRIDAY 10/11
All Late/Absent Work Due FRIDAY 10/11
Unit 2 Packet DUE FRIDAY 10/11

Written Assessment Revisions:  Tue, Wed Morning , Fri, Tue- EMAIL Mrs Maloney for location 


CNN 10
A U.S. troop withdrawal from the border between Syria and Turkey has ripple effects in the region. The global shipping industry is preparing for a rule change concerning fuel. And artists with disabilities find a space to thrive at a studio in California.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Trail of Tears - Cherokee Indian Removal-1





1. Discuss Missouri Compromise and Louisiana Purchase


2.Complete Why were the Cherokee Indians removed from their land in Georgia? document worksheet using the   Trail of Tears - Cherokee Indian Removal Site

HW: Unit 2 Multiple Choice FRIDAY 10/11
All Late/Absent Work Due FRIDAY 10/11
Written Assessment Revisions: Mon 152A , Tue, Wed  8:15 152B , Fri, Tue- EMAIL Mrs Maloney 
CNN 10
Diplomats from the United States and North Korea just wrapped up talks in Sweden, but accounts differ on their progress. The U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in the number of Eastern equine encephalitis cases, and we're exploring some of the possible reasons why. And scientists use new technology in an attempt to "unravel" some ancient Roman scrolls.






Thursday, October 3, 2019

Nat Turner Revisions






1. Complete Nat Turner Revisions

MEET IN 217 TOMORROW for GROUP GUIDANCE

CNN 10
Should college athletes get paid? The debate has flared up again following the passage of a California law that goes against NCAA rules, and we explore multiple arguments today on CNN 10. We also report on the bankruptcy filing of a popular American retailer. And we examine both the calculation and the creativity involved in branding.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Peer Grading




1.  Peer Grade class samples of the Nat Turner Written Assessment using the rubric.

2. Rank Samples, Complete Reflection

3. Discuss Peer Grading as a class


HW:All Nat Turner Make Up Written Assessments will be THURSDAY during class
 FRIDAY MEET IN ROOM 217 for Group Guidance

CNN 10
Violence flares up in Hong Kong as China commemorates 70 years of Communist rule. An octopus is observed changing color in its sleep, which may indicate that the animal is capable of dreaming. And though the technology doesn't yet exist for humans to visit Mars, a number of researchers are addressing the challenges of colonizing the red planet.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Missouri Compromise/ LA Purchase



SUBSTITUTE

1. Complete Anti-Slavery Movement Chart located in Unit packet.

2. Copy & Paste the following to your blog:

Post Title : Abolitionist Movement Strategies
  • Explain the difference between someone who is Anti-Slavery vs an Abolitionist
  • Which of the abolitionist strategies/tactics do you think was the most effective? Explain your choice.
CLICK SAVE DO NOT PUBLISH 

3. Complete Louisiana Purchase GIST in Unit 2 Packet. Use the links located on Schoology, Unit 2 folder, Louisiana Purchase, Missouri Compromise, Manifest Destiny folder OR pages 228-229 in textbook.

4. Complete Missouri Compromise GIST and questions in Unit  packet. Use the links located on Schoology, Unit 2 folder, Louisiana Purchase, Missouri Compromise, Manifest Destiny folder OR pages 228-229 in textbook.