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)