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
