October 28
Today we made a flip book about the Industrial and Transportation Revolutions. If you missed this class, come in after school on Thursday, Nov. 4th.
Read more...Friday, October 29, 2010
October 26
Today we learned about manifest destiny and the westward movement in the United States in the mid 1800s. Under assignments, complete the manifest destiny questions, as well as the two U.S. maps.
Read more...Monday, October 25, 2010
October 22nd
Today we went through our presentations. If you missed this day, then use the U.S. history book to answer the questions on the pink worksheet from the day before.
Read more...Wednesday, October 20, 2010
October 20th
Today in class we were put into groups of 2 or 3 students and assigned one of 9 people from 1800-1845. Each group had to answer specific questions about the individual and then create a campaign for that person, including a speech, poster, and song. These will be presented in class next time. The assignment instructions are posted, as well as the handout to fill out under Campaign project.
Read more...October 18th
Today we learned about the presidency of John Adams. In your folder, define the following events in your own words. If you missed class you can either come in at lunch and use the text book, or use the internet.
Jay's Treaty
XYZ Affiar
Alien and Sedition Acts
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
We then did skits to illustrate these ideas.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
October 12
Today we learned about Washington's presidency. We filled out a handout as we went through the lecture and then watched a short film about Hamilton's Duel. Look at Washington ppt and fill out Washington handout.
Read more...Monday, October 11, 2010
October 8
Today was our Unit 2 test: The Story of Independence. If you missed this test, come and talk to Mrs. Rockwood. You must have an excused absence in order to make up the test.
Read more...October 6
Today we learned about Ratification. We identified 3 arguments for the Federalists and 3 for the Anti-federalists (the end of ARticles ppt). Then we spent the remainder of the period during a test review as a class.
Read more...Monday, October 4, 2010
October 4th
Today we learned about the 4 main issues at the Constitutional Convention and talked about how they were resolved. Look at Constitutional Convention ppt and finish filling out the back of the Articles handout.
Read more...September 30
Today we had our debate and then learned about the end of the war and the first government created in America under the Articles of Confederation. Go over Articles ppt and fill out the corresponding handout.
Read more...Sept. 28
Today we talked about the key battles of the Revolutionary War, the strenghts and weaknesses of the armies and then the different arguments of the Loyalists and Patriots. We ended by prepping for a debate next time between the Loyalists and Patriots.
Read more...September 24th
Today we talked about the Causes of the Revolution. We talked about the French and INdian War as a group and then split into groups to do each of the other main events. Go over Cause of Rev. ppt and fill out corresponding worksheet.
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