Friday 9/14/18

Today in class we will be discussing the Articles of Confederation and beginning to discuss the 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. AOC Strengths and Weaknesses Reading
   2. ART Graphic Organizer
2. Activity: Constitution USA
   1. Constitution USA Viewing Guide
3. Finish early?
   1. Work on Unit Pack Assignments
      1. 1775 Reflection Paper
      2. AP Readings
      3. Unit 3 Vocabulary
      4. Lecture Questions

Homework:

1. Chapter 7 Quiz Monday
2. Today is the deadline to switch to Accelerated!
3. 1775 Reflection Paper due with Unit Pack
4. 1st Research Paper due October 15
5. Outside Reading Project due December 7

9-14-2018 PPT

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Wednesday 9/12/18

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

Objective:

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 #1
1. •Prompt: 1775 Rules Review
   •Describe the actions that can be performed in each phase of the game and how they work: a) Reinforcements Phase, b) Movement Phase, c) Battle Phase, d) Draw Cards Phase
   •When/how does the game end? 
2. 1775 Board Game
3. Closure #2
1. •Prompt: Reflection
   •What happened in your game? Why? Why did you win or lose? 

Homework:

1. 1775 Reflection Paper due with Unit Pack
2. Outside Reading Project due December 7

9-12-2018 PPT

Monday 9/10/18

Today in class we have just enough time for our Chapter 6 Quiz.  

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

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Chapter 6 Quiz

Homework:

1. Chapter 6 Quiz on Friday
2. Deadline to Switch to Accelerated is Friday September 14!
3. 1775 Assignment due to classroom Tuesday night.
4. 1st Annotated Bibliography due Monday night! (that is tonight)
5. Outside Reading Project due December 7

Don't forget to turn in your First Annotated Bibliography tonight to Google Classroom and Turnitin.com!

Friday 9/7/18

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 6 quiz and then we will be discussing the Revolution, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution.

We will also be doing a quick constitution scavenger hunt!  Should be tons of fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the role of the American Revolution in influencing the democratic and republican ideals represented first in the Articles of Confederation and then in the US Constitution

Agenda:

1. Chapter 5 Quiz
2. Lecture #5 - The American Revolution and Early Government
1. A.What “revolutionary” ideals were present in the American revolution?  Was the American Revolution truly “revolutionary”?
   B.Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?  Why was the Constitution necessary?
   C.What ideals and philosophies about government are illustrated by the U.S. Constitution?  Why are these still important today?
    
3. Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Homework:

1. Chapter 6 Quiz on Monday
2. 1st Annotated Bibliography due September 10 (both to google classroom and turnitin.com)
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

Wednesday 9/5/18

Today in class we will be taking our Unit 2 Test and then introducing Unit 3.

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

Objective:

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

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit 2 Packet
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. Lecture #4 - Causes of American Revolution
1. A.Why did the British attempt to impose stricter royal control?  Did their perspective have merit?
   B.What was the primary reason for American resistance?  Where did this idea come from?
   C.Was the American Revolution justified?
    
7. Closure #3
1. Prompt: Disgruntled Colonists
   Were the colonial grievances justified?  Was the American Revolution inevitable?
   Answer and provide specific evidence
    

Homework:

1. Chapter 6 Quiz Monday
2. 1775 Checking For Understanding Assignment due Friday!
   1. 1775 Rules PDF
3. 1st Annotated Bibliography due September 10
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

9-5-2018 PPT

turnitin.com

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Period 2

Period 4

Cover Sheet

This is the updated cover sheet for unit 3. 

Please be aware that the textbook quest was missing from the first one.