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Monday, January 23, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will learn about the important events that happened when John Adams was President.

Flashback  - What are the 6 goals of the Constitution?

Exit Slip – Explain why the XYZ Affair made Americans angry.  3 Sentences

Activities

• Check sections 2-3 worksheets and take a grade
• Film – History Channel – The Presidents – John Adams
• Classroom debate – Jefferson vs Hamilton

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will review our knowledge of the Washington and Adams administration

Flashback – Explain the ways the 5th Amendment protects you civil rights

Exit Slip – Describe 3 ways that Jefferson and Hamilton were different in their beliefs.

Activities

• Review Game using blue clickers
• Review for ch 8 Test

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will test our knowledge of the Washington and Adams administrations.

Flashback – What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution?

Exit Slip – Why is the election of 1800 so significant in American history and elections?

Activities

• Take Chapter 8 Test
• Check Reading Notes
• Check vocab, question from chapter
• Turn in foldable

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will learn more about how to answer an open response question.

Flashback – What was the purpose of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution?

Exit Slip – Describe at least 3 precedents from George Washington

Activities

• Open Response from Chapter 8
• When finished, read in US History Book page 276 – 281
• Begin working on Definitions for Chapter 9
• Begin working on foldable for Chapter 9
• Begin working on map, chart, geography, political cartoon, ect.. questions.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will review the election of 1800 and the early doings of the Jefferson Administration.

Flashback – What were some of the weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation?

Exit Slip – Explain the case of Marbury v. Madison.

Activities

• Read aloud Chapter 9 section 1 in class and discuss
• HW – Chapter 9 Section 1 Guided Reading

Remember to have the following assignments completed by Wednesday, January 25

• Chapter 8 Definitions (16)
• Chapter 8 Foldable
• Chapter 8 Questions – map, chart, graphic organizer, skillbuilder… etc…

Monday, January 16, 2012

• No School – MLK Day

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

• 8th Grade Rewards Day

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we review what we have learned about the George Washington Administration.

Flashback – Describe the Incan culture using at least 3 different characteristics.

Exit Slip – Describe 2 things you learned from watching the film about George Washington.

Activities

• Watch film – History Channel – “The Presidents – George Washington”
• Quiz over Chapter 8, section 1
• HW – Reteaching Activity 8-1 – Due on Thursday at beginning of class

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we will learn more about the politics of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.

Flashback – Describe 2 way colonists before the American Revolution showed their displeasure with British policies.

Exit Slip – Create a Vin Diagram with Hamilton on one side and Jefferson on the other.

Activities

• Check Reteaching 8-1 worksheet and take a grade
• History Alive – Reading Notes – Read Sections 11.4 – 11.5 in class and complete the Reading Notes for those sections
• HW – Read in US History Book Sections 2-3 of Chapter 8

Friday, January 20, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we will learn about the administration of John Adams.

Flashback – What are the 3 branches of our Government?  What is each branch responsible for doing?

Exit Slip – Describe John Adams’ most unpopular decision as president.  Why do you think he was not re-elected?

Activities

• Finish Reading Notes 11.5 – 11.6
• History Alive Reading Notes – 11.6
• Homework – Guided Reading Sections 2-3 – Chapter 8 – Due on Monday

Here is the Extra Credit – Take Home Review Questions – Chapters 1 – 7

Take Home Reviews Chapters 1-7

Monday, December 12

Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) – Today we will learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizens of the the United States.

Flashback – Why was the battle of Yorktown an important American victory in the American Revolution.

Critical Thinking Question – Why is it important for citizens of our country to stay informed what is going on in our government?

Activities

• Read and discuss sectarian 3 of civics chapter
• Check homework
• Civics test on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 13

Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will test our knowledge of the Contitution and our responibilities as citizens.

Flashback – why did the first Americans cross the land bridge?

Critical Thinking Question – Explain the difference between a duty and a relationship.

Activities

• Take the civics test
• Review worksheets to be done in class (turn in before end of class)

Wednesday, December 14

Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will review what we have learned since the beginning of the year.

Flashback – Why was the Virginia Colony founded?

Critical Thinking Question – Describe the difference on the differences between the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies.

Activities

• Review for Midterm Exam
• Review by questions from each of chapters covered since the beginning of the year. ( Chapters 1 – 7 & Civics sectio

Thursday,  December 15

Learning Target – Today we will test our knowledge of US History since the beginning of  the school.

Flashback – Which of the amendments to the Constitution guarantees the rights of the accused?

Critical Thinking Question – Of the Bill of Rights, which do you think is the most important?  Why?

Activities

• Midterm Exam – Timed exam (50 Questions includes map of 13 colonies )

Friday, December 16

Learning Target – Today we will study how the rest of the world celebrates the Christmas Holiday

Flashback – What is the study of ancient peoples called?

Critical Learning Question – One myth of the holiday season is of the 7 reindeer that pulls Santa’s sleigh.  What are the names of those deer?

Activities

• History Channel – History of the Christmas Holidays

Learning Target – (SS 08.1.1.1, 08.1.1.2, 08.1.1.3, 08.1.2.1, 08.1.2.2) Today we will continue to learn about the 3 branches of government.

Flashback – What are the 7 articles of the Contitution?

Critical Thinking Question – which of the 3 branches do you think is more important?

Activities

Watch 3 short films over the 3 branches
HW – section 3 Guided Reading – due Monday