Block 2 9/28/17-9/29/17

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 9 quiz and then discussing 19th century reform movements.  These reform movements have a tendency to show up on the AP Exam so it is absolutely a good idea to make sure you are fairly knowledgable about a couple of them. Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create an original political cartoon/propaganda poster about one of the 19th century reform movements

Agenda:

1. Chapter 9 Quiz
2. Warm-up #3
3. Discuss: Second Great Awakening
4. Political cartoon/Propaganda Poster: Early 19th Century Reform movements
5. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Keep up with assignment sheet
2. Have a Great Break!

Hope you have a fantastic week off!  

Block 1 Tuesday/Wednesday 9/26/17-9/27/17

Today in class we will be analyzing our Unit 4 Documents and then talking about the Missouri Compromise!  The Missouri Compromise is an important topic for a major issue in 19th century America, slavery.  It is important that you invest the time to understand the complexities of this topic and how controversial it was in the era.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze primary source documents of 3 focus groups in U.S. History and examine CCOT
2. Discuss the context of the Missouri Compromise
3. Analyze primary source documents to better understand the impacts of the Missouri Compromise

Agenda:

1. Quick HIPP Unit 4
2. Warm-Up #2
1. Prompt:  Slavery
   Why do you think that the founders never addressed the issue of slavery?  What are factors associated with ending the institution of slavery?
    
   
3. Discuss Missouri Compromise
4. Document Activity: Missouri Compromise
   1. Map
   2. 3 Primary Sources
5. Closure #1
1. Prompt:  Missouri Compromise
   Why is the Missouri Compromise only a temporary solution to the expansion of slavery?  Was this intentional?
    
   

Homework:

1. Chapter 9 Quiz Block 2

Monday 9/25/17

Today in class we are taking our Chapter 8 Quiz. Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Examine the content of Period 4 through questioning and discussion
2. Respond to multiple choice and short answer style questions

Agenda:

1. Intro Unit 4
2. Chapter 8 Quiz

Homework:

1. Chapter 9 Quiz on block 2.
2. Resubmit Annotated Bibliography if you were not approved
   1. Research Paper due October 16!

Thursday/Friday 9/21/17-9/22/17

Today in class we will be doing a Quick HIPP document analysis and then taking our Unit 3 Test!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a response to an essay prompt with a thesis statement, evidence, and analysis
2. Examine the content of Period 4 through questioning and discussion

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit 3 Pack
2. Quick HIPP: Unit 3
3. Unit 3 test
4. IF Time:
   1. Warm-Up #1
   2. Intro: Unit 4

Homework:

1. Download and print Unit 4 Assignment Sheet
2. Chapter 8 Quiz on Monday

Unit 3 Cover Sheet

Cover Sheet

Link to first decades PPT

Hamilton Financial Plan Video

Tuesday/Wednesday 9/19/17-9/20/17

Today in class we will delve into the crazy politics of the first few decades under the newly ratified U.S. Constitution! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the issues of early American politics and the post-Constitution government
2. Analyze primary source documents to understand the discontent of Federalists with the president, Thomas Jefferson

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #4
2. •Prompt:  The Executive Branch
   •Read Article II of the Constitution (Appendix Page D-5 in your Textbook)
   •What are the specific powers given to the president?
   •What is the Constitutional rationale for the Executive Departments?
    
   
3. Discuss: America's First Decades
4. Reading Activity: Louisiana Purchase
5. Closure #4 (time permitting)
   Prompt: Reading Debrief
   Did Federalists oppose the Louisiana Purchase for practical or political reasons? (In other words, did the Federalists have real concerns, or did they just hate Jefferson?)

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 3 Test
   1. Remember an Essay outline
2. Assemble Unit 3 Pack

Monday 9/18/17

Today in class all we have going on is our Chapter 7 Quiz!  We are wrapping up Unit 3 this week so make sure you stay on top of your readings and other outside assignments.   Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about Period 3 through multiple choice and short answer response

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Chapter 7 Quiz

Homework:

1. Keep up on readings
2. Unit 3 Test on block two. (Thursday/Friday)

Thursday/Friday 9/14/17-9/15/17

Today in class we will be playing the 177 Rebellion Board Game! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the role of the Continental Army, Continental Militia, British Regulars, Loyalist militia, Native Americans, French, and Hessians in the American Revolution through playing 1775: Rebellion

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2
2. Activity: 1775: Rebellion Board Game
   1. Set Up
   2. Play
   3. Clean Up
3. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Revolutionary War Board Game Reflection Paper due with Unit Pack
2. Chapter 7 Quiz on Monday

1775 Reflection

•In 1-2 pages

–Double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font

•Answer the following questions

–Who won your game? 

–Why do you think they won? 

–What was your initial strategy?

–How did your strategy change over the course of the game?

–What decisions did you make and why?

–What would you change the next time you played?

–How did you and your teammate work together?

–In what ways does the game represent the historical realities of the American Revolution?

•Due with the Unit Pack!

Tuesday/Wednesday 9/12/17-9/13/17

Today in class we will be discussing the foundation of American government with the Articles of Confederation and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the validity and effectiveness of the AOC
2. Describe the attributes of the U.S. Constitution and evaluate the decisions made by the founding fathers

Agenda:

1. Activity: Articles of Confederation
   1. Articles of Confederation Reading
   2. ART Graphic Organizer
2. Activity: Constitution USA
   1. Constitution Viewing Guide
3. Chapter 6 Quiz

Homework:

1. Prepare for 1775!

$5 AP Test

https://nutrition.sjusd.org/fma/

Monday 9/11/17

Today in class we will take a quick diagnostic quiz (you are not graded on your performance, only on your participation).  We will take this exact same quiz in April and hopefully you will have improved by then! Afterwards we will briefly and quickly discuss the American Revolutionary War.  

Objectives:

1. Respond to questions that are representative of the real AP test to show growth over time

Agenda:

1. Test: AP Pre-Test
2. Quick Lecture: American revolution
3. Assign: 1775 Google Classroom
   1. 1775 Rebellion Rule Book
   2. 1775 Rebellion Homework Assignment

Homework:

1. Submit Annotated Bibliography to Google Classroom AND Turnitin.com tonight before 11:59pm.
2. Complete 1775 Google Classroom Assignment by tomorrow night at 11:59pm.
   1. 1775 Rebellion Rule Book
   2. 1775 Rebellion Homework Assignment

Thursday/Friday 9/7/17-9/8/17

Chapter 5 Quiz and Finish Lecture

Today in class we will be finishing our Lecture on the Road to Independence and the start of the American Revolution, we will also be taking our Chapter 5 Quiz.  

Objectives:

1. Discuss the legislation that eventually led to the revolution
2. Work collaboratively to identify characteristics of various taxes put in place after the French and Indian War leading up to the constitution

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #1
1. 
   
   Prompt: The Acts
   
   Name one of the acts and describe its impact on the colonists and their reaction
2. Finish: Road to Independence
   1. Puzzle Activity
3. Closure #1
1. Prompt: Disgruntled Colonists 
1. Were the colonial grievances justified? Was the American Revolution inevitable? Answer and provide specific evidence

1. Chapter 5 Quiz

Homework:

1. Annotated Bibliography due to turnitin.com on Monday September 11
2. Chapter 6 Quiz on Wednesday

Tuesday/Wednesday 9/5/17-9/6/17

Unit 2 Test and Intro Unit 3

We will be taking our Unit 2 Test today and then jumping right into Unit 3!  Unit 3 is where things will start to slow down a LITTLE bit.   We will talk about the road to and start of the American Revolution today!  

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate LEQ writing ability through outlining a potential essay with a complex thesis statement

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit 2 Pack
2. Check in : Short Answer Responses, Note Taking, and Quiz M/C
3. Unit 2 Test: Essay Outline
4. Review: Research Paper Guidelines
5. Preview: Unit 3 Assignment Sheet
6. Discuss: Road to Independence
7. Closure #1 Prompt: Disgruntled Colonists
   
   Were the colonial grievances justified? Was the American Revolution inevitable?
   
   Answer and provide specific evidence
   

Homework:

1. Access Unit 3 Assignment Sheet and print out for Binder
2. Study for Chapter 5 Quiz on Friday
3. Annotated Bibliography due to Google Classroom on Monday September 11

Turnitin.com

Please sign up for the correct turnitin.com class.

Period 2

 Period 5

Unit 2 Checklist for Unit Pack

Here it is

Friday 9/1/17

September 1 – Chapter 4 Quiz 

Today in class we will just have enough time to take our Chapter 4 Quiz.  We also have a three day weekend coming up!

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about early America through responding to select response questions and short answer prompts

Agenda:

1. Chapter 4 Quiz

Homework:

1. Unit 2 Exam Tuesday/Wednesday
   1. LEQ Essay Outline
2. Assemble Unit Pack and Finish all classwork
3. Start researching your Outside Research Paper
   1. Work on Annotated Bibliography due September 11
4. Last day to switch to Accelerated is September 11