Jan 16

Lesson Plans for Week of January 16 – 20

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

Jan 08

Civics Test on Tuesday

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

Jan 08

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

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.

 

 

Jan 03

Geography Games

You may play the following Geography games when the teacher has checked your PowerPoint over the 3 Branches of our Government.

Jan 01

Lesson Plans for January 2 – 6, 2012

Monday, January 2, 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 learn about the different types of governments found in the world and compare it to the government of the United States.

Flashback – What was the Colombian  Exchange?  What was exchanged?

Exit Slip – Contrast the government of a democratic republic with that of a democracy in at least 4 sentences. Be sure to give specific country examples.

Activities -

Tuesday, January 3, 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 learn about the 3 Branches of our Federal Government.

Flashback – How did Chief Powhatan help the settlers at Jamestown?

Exit Slip – Contrast the government of a monarchy with that of a democracy in at least 4 sentences. Be sure to site specific country examples.

Activities

Wednesday, January 4, 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 learn about the 3 Branches of our Federal Government.

Flashback – Explain the difference between a Presido and a Mission.

Exit Slip – Explain using at least 3 sentences how the United States is a democracy but also a republic.

Activities

Thursday, January 5, 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 learn about the 27 Amendments to the Constitution

Flashback – Describe the differences between the Southern colonies and New England Colonies in the late 1700′s.

Exit Slip – Of Amendments 11-27, which of these do you feel is the most important? Why.  At least 4 sentences.

Activities

Friday, January 6, 2012

Learning Target – Today we will learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizens of the USA

Flashback – Why is James Madison known as the Father of our Constitution?

Exit Slip – Name 2 Responsibilities and 2 duties of a citizen of the USA

Activities

  • Read in KCSS Book section on Duties and Responsibilities
  • Answer questions at the end of that section and check in class as a classwork assignment

Dec 14

Review for Midterm

Here is the Extra Credit – Take Home Review Questions – Chapters 1 – 7

Take Home Reviews Chapters 1-7

Dec 11

Lesson Plans – December 12 – 16

Monday, December 12

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 learn about the duties and responsibilities of citizens of the the United States.

Flashback – Why was the battle of Yorktown an important American victory in the American Revolution.

Critical Thinking Question – Why is it important for citizens of our country to stay informed what is going on in our government?

Activities

  • Read and discuss sectarian 3 of civics chapter
  • Check homework
  • Civics test on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 13

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 the Contitution and our responibilities as citizens.

Flashback – why did the first Americans cross the land bridge?

Critical Thinking Question – Explain the difference between a duty and a relationship.

Activities

  • Take the civics test
  • Review worksheets to be done in class (turn in before end of class)

Wednesday, December 14

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 what we have learned since the beginning of the year.

Flashback – Why was the Virginia Colony founded?

Critical Thinking Question – Describe the difference on the differences between the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies.

Activities

  • Review for Midterm Exam
  • Review by questions from each of chapters covered since the beginning of the year. ( Chapters 1 – 7 & Civics sectio

Thursday,  December 15

Learning Target – Today we will test our knowledge of US History since the beginning of  the school.

Flashback – Which of the amendments to the Constitution guarantees the rights of the accused?

Critical Thinking Question – Of the Bill of Rights, which do you think is the most important?  Why?

Activities

  • Midterm Exam – Timed exam (50 Questions includes map of 13 colonies )

Friday, December 16

Learning Target – Today we will study how the rest of the world celebrates the Christmas Holiday

Flashback – What is the study of ancient peoples called?

Critical Learning Question – One myth of the holiday season is of the 7 reindeer that pulls Santa’s sleigh.  What are the names of those deer?

Activities

  • History Channel – History of the Christmas Holidays

 

 

Dec 09

US History – December 9, 2011

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 continue to learn about the 3 branches of government.

Flashback – What are the 7 articles of the Contitution?

Critical Thinking Question – which of the 3 branches do you think is more important?

Activities

Watch 3 short films over the 3 branches
HW – section 3 Guided Reading – due Monday

Dec 07

Lost Homework Worksheets? See Below

Check out the link that says Civics.  You will find all the worksheets that we are doing for this chapter there.

Mr. Hall

Dec 07

US History – December 7, 2011

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 learn about how the Constitution is a living document and how it can be changed through Amendments.  We will learn about the first 10 Amendments (The Bill of Rights)

Flashback -

Critical Thinking Question – Which of the 1st 10 Amendments is the most important to you?  Why?

Activities

  • Check Homework
  • PowerPoint Notes – Amendments – Bill of Rights
  • Homework – Civics section 2 Guided Reading

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