Monthly Archive: November 2009

Nov
22

US History – November 23, 2009

The Constitutional Convention

Learning Goal: Today we will learn about the decisions delegates had to make at the Constitutinonal Convention. Bell Ringer: In your opionion, what was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation?  Why?

Nov
20

US History – November 20, 2009

Learning Goal: Today we will learn more about the failures of the Articles of Confederation Bell Ringer:  Who is called the “Father or our Constitution”?  Why? Activity: 1. Take up Bell Ringers 2. Postpone taking up worksheets and questions from chapter 7 till Tuesday 3. PowerPoint presentation and discussion about the the Articles of Confederation …

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Nov
19

US History – November 19, 2009

Learning Goal: Today we will learn more about the Articles of Confederation Bell Ringer: What were the Articles of Confederation?  What did George Washington think about them? Activites: 1. Do Chapter 7, sections 1-2 assessments, #1-#6 2. Read Chapter 8 in History Alive book 3. Worksheets will be due as well as Bell Ringers and sections …

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Nov
19

Technology – Unbuntu and Linux

What is the meaning of the word Unbuntu? What is Linux? Good Luck!!!  Mr. Hall

Nov
17

US History – November 18, 2009

Introduction to the Articles of Confederation

Learning Goal: Today we will learn about the United State’s first government and it’s successes and failures. Bell Ringer: John Hanson was the first President of the United States to serve the full one-year term (1781–82).  Is this a true or false statement.  Defend your answer. Activities: 1. Read aloud in class sections 1-2 of …

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Nov
17

US History – November 17, 2009

Learning Goal: Today we will review our knowledge of the Revolutionary War and learn how the natural environment affect both the colonists and the British. Bell Ringer:  Do you feel the colonist were correct in rebeling from their home country?  Defend your answer. Activites: 1. Chapter 6 Test 2. Open Response – just do the …

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Nov
16

Technology – Inside Mr. Hall’s Computer

Recognize anything in this picture?

Recognize anything in this picture? What is the black box in this picture?  Think of the brain.    Mr. H….

Nov
16

Chapter 6 Review Questions

The American Revolution

Click here to view the review questions for the Chapter 6 Test  Open Response Question for Tuesday The Natural Environment Natural resources, physical geography, and other naturally occurring things in the physical environment can both help and hurt a war effort.  Describe at least one example of how the physical environment hurt the Americans and …

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Nov
16

US History – November 16, 2009

Learning Goal:  Today we will review the events and people of the American Revolution. Bell Ringer:  Who won the American Revolution?  What were some of the important battles that they won during the war. Activities: 1. Check section 4 worksheets 2. (1st & 4th Periods) Re- write open response question (due Tuesday) (3rd Period will …

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Nov
15

Technology – Inside a computer

Inside Mr. Hall's Home Computer

Do you recogonize anything inside my computer?  If you do, describe it and tell me what that part of my computer does.  Awards for the best answer.  Good Luck! Mr. Hall

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