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More Helpful Notes for Chapter 9 Test

Mr. Hall — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:24:51 +0000

chapter 9 lecture notes – These can be very helpful.

I tried to put the Chapter 9 PowerPoint here, but it was too large to upload to the website.

Lesson Plans – February 6 – 10, 2012

Mr. Hall — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:09:44 +0000

Monday, February 6, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we will review the period when Jefferson and Madison were president.

Flashback – Explain some ways humans have changed their environment in order to use agriculture.

Activities -

Complete review of Chapter 9 Guided Reading
Review Game & Review for Chapter 9 Test on Tuesday
Chapter 9 Test Tuesday

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we will test our knowledge of the Presidency of Jefferson and Madison

Flashback – Why is culture different from place to place around the world? Give examples

Activities

Chapter 9 Test
After test, begin work on Chapter 10 foldable, questions, and vocabulary
Chapter 9 foldable, questions, and vocabulary will be checked in class

Wednesday February 8, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we will learn about the growth of manufacturing in the US in the early 19th Century.

Flashback – Explain how the Great Compromise settled the issue of representation in the new legislature.

Activities -

PowerPoint Notes – Growth of Manufacturing
No Homework

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today we will learn about the growth of transportation in the US in the early 19th Century as well as review what we learned about the growth of manufacturing.

Flashback – Describe the culture of the first settlers to New England in America. Use at least 3 characteristics.

Activity -

Internet scavenger hunt – students will use the Netbooks to view websites and multimedia sources of information to answer a list of questions given to them by the teacher.
Homework – students can work on this assignment at home should they have Internet access.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Learning Target – (SS 08-5.1.1, 0855.1.2, 08-5.2.3) Today students will continue to learn about the growth of manufacturing and the growth of transportation at the beginning of the 19th Century.

Flashback – Describe two compromises made at the Constitutional Convention.

Activities

Continue work on Scavenger hunt
When finished – Take an online quiz about the growth of manufacturing and transportation

Chapter 9 Test

Mr. Hall — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:26:21 +0000

I have decided to move the Chapter 9 Test to Tuesday.

Mr. Hall

Chapter 9 Homework Worksheets

Mr. Hall — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:09:41 +0000

Here are the Chapter 9 Worksheets for those who forgot them.

Lesson Plans – January 30 – February 3, 2012

Mr. Hall — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:20:31 +0000

Monday, January 30, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean.

Flashback - Describe the culture of the Aztec using at least 3 Characteristics of Culture.

Exit Slip – Do you believe that Jefferson was wise in purchasing the Louisiana Purchase even though he “stretched” his own beliefs about the power of the Presidentcy?

Activities

Introduction to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Film – United Streaming – Lewis and Clark

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will learn about the United States problems in foreign affairs under Thomas Jefferson

Flashback – Explain the difference between the economies of the New England Colonies and the Southern Colonies before the American Revolution.

Exit Slip – Why is freedom of the seas so important to the United States even today?

Activities

PowerPoint Notes over Section 3 – Chapter 9
HW/Classwork – Guided Reading Section 3

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will learn more about the Presidency of Jefferson and that of Madison

Flashback – What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Exit Slip – Why is the War of 1812 sometime called our second war for independence?

Activities

History Channel films – Jefferson & Madison – short films about each president
Classwork – Worksheets over section 4 of Chapter 9

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will continue to learn about the War of 1812

Flashback – Why was the New England states so against the war with Britain in 1812>

Exit Slip – What was the greatest victories and defeats for the US in the War of 1812?

Activities

Film – America’s Early Years – Under James Madison
Vocabulary WS – Chapter 9

Friday, February 3, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will review what we have learned about the Presidencies of Jefferson and Madison

Flashback – Describe the responsibilities of each branch of our government.

Exit Slip – Who won the war of 1812? Explain

Activities

Check worksheets from Thursday
Review Game using Blue Clickers
Chapter 9 Test on Monday

Lesson Plans – January 23 – 27, 2012

Mr. Hall — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:55:01 +0000

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

Homework Reminder for Chapter 8

Mr. Hall — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:36:38 +0000

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…

Lesson Plans for Week of January 16 – 20

Mr. Hall — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:34:37 +0000

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

Civics Test on Tuesday

Mr. Hall — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:04:43 +0000

There will be a Civics test on Tuesday. Be sure to look at the study guides I put in Evernote.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 9 – 13, 2012

Mr. Hall — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:02:47 +0000

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.