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
