Monday January 9, 2012
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 our study of the Constitution and the duties and responsibilities of a citizen on the USA.
Flashback – define culture. Give an example of a culture we have discussed in class using the definition of culture. At least 3 characteristics.
Exit Slip – Compare a democracy and totalitarian government using at least 4 sentences. Be sure to give examples
Activities -
- Review Games using blue “clickers” – winner gets a prize!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 -
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 civics.
Flashback – Name 3 events that would lead to the American Revolution. Could be thought of as causes.
Exit Slip – Explain using at least 4 sentences why you think George Washington was the perfect choice as the 1st President of the United States.
Activities -
- Civics Test
- When finished, complete work on PowerPoint presentation & begin definitions for Chapter 8 in US History Book
- Also, start doing definitions for Chapter 8 & graph, chart, Map, and other question in Chapter 8
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -
Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) – Today we will learn about the early political developments in the US while George Washington was President.
Flashback – How many are there and what are the characteristics of culture?
Exit Slip – Explain using at least 4 sentences why you think George Washington was the perfect choice as the 1st President of the United States.
Activities -
- Preview 11 – Music of late 1700′s
- Read section 11.1 of History Alive
- Graphic Organizer 11 – History Alive
- Watch film – History Channel – “The Presidents – George Washington”
- Read section 11.2 & 11.3 in class
- Assign students characters from time period for “Act it Out”
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) – Today we will learn about the politics of Hamilton and Jefferson and how they ended up starting the first political parties.
Flashback – Describe the Great Compromise in all it’s details.
Exit Slip – Describe at least 4 differences between the beliefs of Hamilton and Jefferson.
Activities
- Pass out and discuss Think Link scores from last Think Link test
- Continue with “Act it Out” Activity
- Worksheet to be done in class – Reteaching Activity 8- 1
Friday, January 13, 2012
Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) – Today we will learn about the Washington Administration – the successes and precedents.
Flashback – Describe the culture of Native Americans of the North West Coast. Use at least 3 characteristics to describe them.
Exit Slip – What is a precedent? What were some set by George Washington?
Activities
- Film – History Channel – “The Presidents” – “George Washington”
- Quiz – using clickers – Over the Washington administration.
9 comments
Tamra says:
January 11, 2012 at 5:00 pm (UTC -5 )
what is an act it out activity?
Mr. Hall says:
January 11, 2012 at 5:08 pm (UTC -5 )
Hello… I have given each student a historical character from our studies. I will act as a reporter at a party thrown by Martha Washington. I will ask them questions that their character would have an opinion on and answer my questions. It should be fun for the students and they will learn about the beliefs of some important people in George Washington’s Administration. The girls will either have Dolly Madison or Martha Washington. The boys will have Thomas Jefferson or Alexander Hamilton.
Ocean M. says:
January 12, 2012 at 7:08 pm (UTC -5 )
mr. hall what are some of the questions going to be for the act it out activity? im Martha Washington.
Mr. Hall says:
January 12, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC -5 )
Hi,
Tell me about the accomplishments of George Washington. What was the name of his group of advisers? What were the names of these people and what position did they hold in the government?
These are what I asked today….. Mr. H
Ocean M. says:
January 12, 2012 at 8:54 pm (UTC -5 )
thank you Mr. Hall
i was trying to find things about her but i couldn’t and i remembered a few of the questions but i didn’t know them all and i wanted to make sure i got the questions and answers for a rough idea of what i was going to say.
Jonah Allen says:
January 12, 2012 at 9:24 pm (UTC -5 )
Mr. Hall, are the definitions, foldable and map questions due tomorow?
Mr. Hall says:
January 12, 2012 at 9:48 pm (UTC -5 )
Hi Jonah! No… not till probably the end of next week.
Remember, Monday is MLK Day and Tuesday is 8th Grade rewards day. 
See you tomorrow!!!
Mr. H
mason s says:
January 13, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC -5 )
were is the act it out activity i couldnt find it on here
Mr. Hall says:
January 14, 2012 at 8:49 pm (UTC -5 )
The “Act it Out” activity was us play acting to be important historical people at a party for George Washington. We did this in class..