Thursday January 3
Objectives
1. Student and teacher introductions. Why? We want to get to know each other better!
2. Create something that brings you happiness. Why? We want to learn more about you.
3. Complete personality survey. Why? You need to learn more about yourself.
4. Complete Student Information Sheet. Why? So I can learn more about you.
Classwork
1. Teacher Introduction
2. Play Do Activity--sculpt something that makes you happy.
3. Complete "Color" Personality Inventory Test.
4. Discuss Behavioral Guidelines for Class
5. Complete Student Information Sheet
Homework
None
Friday January 4
Objectives
1. Students will do quick research and play HISTORY CHARADES
2. Review Course Syllabus Why? To learn what we are going to study.
Classwork
1. Class is divided into two teams; teams will play charades based on historical events in United States history.
2. Discuss course syllabus
Homework
None
Monday January 7
Objectives
1. Analyze what we know about Columbus. Why? To determine baseline for our understanding of legend of Columbus
2. Determine who is responsible for the atrocities committed against the natives. Why? To determine who is to blame.
3. Analyze the positives and negatives of Columbus Exchange. Why? To determine long term positives and negatives of Columbus' discovery
Classwork
1. Take Columbus Trivia Quiz
2. Read and complete notes on Pages 1-13 of A People's History of the United States.
3. Trial Activity--Columbus, His Men, King and Queen, the Empire, or the Natives--who is guilty?
4. Lecture on Colombian Exchange
Homework
Complete Reading Assignment Pages 1-13
Tuesday January 8
1. Review positives and negatives of Columbian Exchange. Why? To give a fair and balanced account of impact on Europe and the Americas
2. Identify the importance of Bartolome de Las Casas. Why? To determine why he is the TRUE HERO of the Americas.
Classwork
1. Review Columbus Trial Activity
2. Lecture of Colombian Exchange and impact of Columbus--search for positives and negatives.
3. Read and discuss Bartolome de Las Casas and his impact on the Americas.
Homework
Complete Reading Assignment pages 13-22.
Wednesday January 9
Objectives
Classwork
1. Powerpoint Presentation on Jamestown and Plymouth.
2. Read excerpt from Lies My Teacher Told Me about the establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth
3. Class Discussion on what is the historical truth, historical bias, and why we create myths about our founding.
Homework
None
Thursday January 10
Objectives
1. Review early colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth. Why? To build on and refresh what we know.
2. Explore the truth of Pocahantas story. Why? To determine if the Disney version is true or not
Classwork
1. Whip around review of what we have learned about Plymouth and Jamestown and the myths of the first Thanksgiving
2. Watch video clip of Pocahantas from Disney movie
3. Complete activity about Pocahantas and John Smith
4. Discussion "Did Pocahantas really save John Smith's life?" Prove your answers.
Homework
None
Friday January 11
Objectives
1. Explore how other colonies were founded. Why? To better understand the history of the early colonies
2. Develop a plan for creating a colonial infomercial with your partner. Why? Prior planning prevents poor performance
Classwork
1. Review Jamestown,Plymouth, and Pocahantas.
2. Introductory Lecture on the founding of the 13 original colonies.
3. Introduce colonial informercial touchcast project--assign groups, view an example.
4. If time remains..brainstorm scenes, props, dialogue with your partner.
Homework
Begin to create a list of items needed for filming.
Monday January 14
Objectives
1. Research colonies for Colonial Information. Why? We want this to be fact based research project
2. Collaborate to create exciting ways to present the information. Why? We want this to be educational and entertaining (Edutainment)
3. Finalize items needed for taping tomorrow. Why? Preparation is the key to success
Classwork
1. Using Chromebooks, research your colony and share information using a shared Google Doc.
2. Brainstorm a list of supplies, props, costumes, that you will need for filming
3. Write script and rehearse
Homework
Accumulate props, supplies, and costumes that you need for filming and bring to school tomorrow.
Tuesday January 15 and Wednesday January 16
1. Finalize any edits and additions to script. Why? We want this to be as good as it can be
2. Print, Practice, and Rehearse your script. Why? Practice creates confidence. Confidence delivers content!
3. Create Colonial Informercial. Why? To show your creativity while mastering a concept.
Classwork
1. Students will finalize and rehearse scripts
2. Students will video tape their infomercial with the help of their teacher.
Homework
None
Thursday January 17
Objectives
1. Present Infomercial on the Colonies. Why? To show off our finished products!
2. Take notes, assess, and vote on the infomercials. Why? Content is key and feedback to the groups is important
Classwork
1. All 13 videos will be viewed in class. Students will take notes on each video and ask questions of each group.
2. Students will assess each video and vote on their favorite video
3. Students will self-assess their project--identifying what went well and where they can grow.
View Projects on Colonial America
-Virginia
-Massachusetts
-Maryland
-Rhode Island
-Connecticut
-New Hampshire
-Delaware
-New York
-Carolinas
-New Jersey
-Pennsylvania
-Georgia
Friday January 18
Objectives
1. Students examine an image of a slave and think about slavery. Why? Images are worth a 1000 words
2. Students explore (through their own reading) about slavery Why? To develop a foundation for our knowledge
3. Students learn the history of slavery in the Americas. Why? To fill in gaps and answer questions they may not know the answer to
4. Students express themselves regarding slavery through poetry (haiku) Why? To creatively express what they have learned.
Classwork
1. Students will look at these images as they enter the room
2. Watch Video on the history of slavery
3. Read pages 23-39 in Text and complete note taking guide
4. Students will view a video clip of the Middle Passage. Explore 1 word reactions.
5. Students will view a video clip from Roots to understand how Africans spirits were broken!
6.Students will complete Haiku Project.
Homework
1. Complete Haiku
Tuesday January 22
Objectives
1. Students will explore the definition of Benign Neglect. Why? To determine British philosophy to the colonies
2. Students will examine the reasons why Britain changed policy towards the colonies. Why? To understand why colonists rebelled.
3. Students will explore various Acts passed by Parliament on the colonies. Why? To find Colonial's beef with the Acts.
Classwork
1. Students will read pages 78-89 and take notes
2. Students will discuss Benign Neglect and give real world examples
3. Students will create a visual representation of various acts of Parliament and colonial response
Homework
Complete Reading Assignment and complete poster if necessary.
Wednesday January 23
Objectives
1. Students will explain the various acts passed by Parliament to control the colonies. Why? To learn what leads us to the revolutionary war
Classwork
1. Students will take notes on classmates presentation on the following acts: Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and Coercive Acts.
2. If time remains, students will read pages 59-68 and take notes.
Homework
Complete reading assignment page 59-68
Thursday January 24
Objectives
1. Examine the ways Britain began to lose control of the Americas
2. Explore the events leading to the revolution
3. Discover the meaning of the Declaration of Independence
Classwork
1. Opening Activity: React to this...Vianney has asked everyone to pay for wireless usage fee
2. Powerpoint Presentation on Events Leading to the Revolution
3. Begin to read pages 68-75 and take notes
Homework
Read pages 68-75 and take notes
Friday January 25
Objectives
1. Explore the impact of the Declaration of Independence on Colonial Efforts
2. Examine why certain ideas were taken out of the Declaration of Independence
Classwork
1. American Revolution Lecture
2.Read Interesting Odds and Ends About the Declaration of Independence
3 . Powerpoint Presentation on Declaration of Independence
4. Document Analysis....scavenger hunt...Declaration of Independence Activity
Homework
Read and take notes on pages 79-90
Monday January 28
Objectives
1. Discuss and explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental Army
2. Discuss and explore the strengths and weaknesses of the British Army
3. Identify key battles in the Revolutionary War
Classwork
1. Read and take notes on pages 91-102
2. Research Work...Key Battles of the Revolution--Analyze the W's--Who? What? When? Where? Why? What Impact?
3. Powerpoint Revolutionary War Battles
4. Review Sheet for Unit 1 Assessment
Homework
Read and Take notes on 91-102
Begin to review for Assessment
Tuesday January 29
Objectives
1. Assess Unit 1 Content
Classwork
1. Large Group Review
2. Take Unit 1 Assessment
Homework
1. None
Wednesday January 30 and Thursday January 31
Objectives
1. Students will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
2. Students will learn why the Articles of Confederation were implemented
3. Students will examine why the Articles of Confederation failed
Classwork
Read and Take notes on pages 103-113 in A People's History of the United States
Activity: Plan Your Junior Ring...How to Create a Compromise
Power Point Presentation--Articles of Confederation
Homework
Complete Reading pages 103-113
Friday February 1
Objectives
1. Review the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
2. Explore the challenges facing new constitution--representation and slavery
3. Identify Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Classwork
1. Divide class into halfs--big stats and large states; discuss issues that are pending
2. Lecture on Constitution
3. Explore the Federalists and Anti-Federalists viewpoints
4. Review Compromises of Constitution--reading on Slavery Compromise
5. Review Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists View Point
6. Lecture on Framework of Constitution
Homework
Tuesday February 5
Objectives
1. Examine why Bill of Rights were passed
2. Explore the importance of the Bill of Rights today
Classwork
Read About the Ratification of the Constitution in Virginia
Mnemonic Device to Remember the Bill of Rights
Lecture Bill of Rights
Wednesday February 6
Objectives
1. Explore court cases and examine the role of the Constitution and Bill of Rights on the those cases.
2. Research the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Classwork
Read pages 95-102 and take notes
Bill of Rights Activity--You Be the Judge
Preparation for the Constitution Challenge
Homework
Complete Reading
Complete Constitutional challenge work
Thursday February 7
Objectives
1. Examine the Constitution of the United States
Classwork
1. Individual review of Constitutional Challenge Questions
2. Team review of Constitutional Challenge Questions
Friday February 8
Objectives
1. Test your knowledge of the Constitution
Classwork
1. Constitutional Challenge Trivia Contest
Monday February 11
Objectives
1. Take Constitution Test
2. Explore the presidency of George Washington and the organization of his cabinet
3. Discuss the importance of Washington's precedence
4. Identify economic challenges of Washington's presidency
5. Examine the challenges Washington knew our nation would face
Classwork
1. Constitution Test
2. Lecture--The Presidency of George Washington
3. Primary Source Document--Washington's Farewell Address
Tuesday February 12
1. Explore the challenges of John Adam's Presidency
2. Examine the impact of the Alien and Sedition Acts
Classwork
1. Review John Adams--the Patriot by Pen
2. Lecture--The Adams Presidency
3. Video clip--Adams signs the Alien and Sedition Act
Wednesday February 13
1. Discuss the presidency of Thomas Jefferson
2. Explore the the challenges Jefferson faced in the Barbary Wars
3. Examine Jefferson's role in the Louisiana Purchase
Classwork
1. Discuss the Bloodless Revolution of 1800--Adams cedes the power of the presidency
2. Video clip of the Election of 1800
3. Lecture--Jefferson's Presidency
4. Lewis and Clark Quiz
5. Read the supply list of Lewis and Clark
Thursday February 14
1. Walk in the shoes of Lewis and Clark as we explore Vianney's campus
Classwork
1. Students will complete a Lewis and Clark task as they explore, measure, observe, and map Vianney's campus.
2. Discussion--how difficult was the journey of Lewis and Clark
Tuesday February 19
1. Video of Lewis and Clark Journey
Wednesday February 20
1. Discuss the causes and effects of the War of 1812
2. Explore the rise of Nationalism in America
3. Discuss the economic and social impact of the cotton gin
Classwork
1. Lecture Cause and Effects of the War of 1812
2. Lecture Nationalism and Industrialization in America
3. Video on the Cotton Gin
Homework
Unit 2 Review Sheet
Thursday February 21
1. Discuss the presidency of James Madison and James Monroe
2. Explore the impact of the Corrupt Bargain
Classwork
1. Lecture on the Presidency of Madison and Monroe
2. Discuss the Impact of the Monroe Doctrine
3. Explore the Corrupt Bargain between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay
Friday February 22
1. Examine the presidency of Andrew Jackson
2. Explore the Missouri Compromise of 1820
Classwork
1. Lecture on Missouri Compromise, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson
2. Work on Review for Unit 2 Test
1. Kahoot Review Game
2. Student review, teacher review
Monday Febuary 25
1. Assess knowledge of Unit 2
Classwork
1. Students review for Unit 2 test
2. Students take Unit 2 test
Tuesday February 26
1. Introduce the Abolitionist movement
2. Review attitude to slavery in the south
Classwork
1. Henry "Box" Brown Story
2. Lecture of on the Abolitionist Movement
3. Watch Abolitionist Videos and complete chart on the abolitionists
Wednesday February 27
1. Explore the concept of Manifest Destiny
2. Examine how Manifest Destiny impacted the United States
Classwork
1. View Video of School House Rock on Manifest Destiny
2. View Video of Manifest Destiny Rap
3. Lecture on Manifest Destiny
Thursday February 28
1. Explore Manifest Destiny from Primary Sources
Classwork
1. Review videos of Manifest Destiny
--Oregon Trail
--California Gold Rush
--Mexican American War
2. Introduce Manifest Destiny in 90 seconds Project
Friday March 1
1. Begin to work on Manifest Destiny in 90 Seconds Project
Classwork
Students will complete 90 second video explaining on of the following Manifest Destiny concepts:
1. Texas fight for Independence vs. Mexico
2. Annexation of Texas and Mexican American War
3. Gold Rush of 1849 to California
4. U.S. takes Oregon in conflict with Britain
5. Boomer Sooner Movement to take Oklahoma
6. US conquers Hawaii
Homework
Continue to research on Manifest Destiny concepts
Monday March 4
1. Students will work on Manifest Destiny in 90 seconds Video
Classwork
1. Students will work in small groups on Manifest Destiny video
Homework
Work on video
Tuesday March 5
1. Students will complete video on Manifest Destiny
Classwork
1. Film and complete video for Manifest Destiny video
2. Send completed video to Mr. Walsh
B period
1. Mexican-American War
2. Texas Independence Movement
3. Gold Rush of 1849 to California
4. U.S. takes Oregon in conflict
5. U.S. takes control of Hawaii
6. Oklahoma--Boomer Sooner Movement
Homework
1. Video must be sent to Mr. Walsh by 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 6
1. Review Manifest Destiny Videos in 90 seconds
2. Discuss KU/Mizzou Rivalry--the TRUE rivalry
3. Discuss the concept of Popular Sovereignty
Classwork
1. Review Videos
2. Video of Mizzou-KU
3. Reading -- Missouri-Kansas Rivarly
4. Lecture -- Politics of Slavery
Wednesday March 7
1. Introduce John Brown--the ultimate Abolitionist
2. Discuss the Dred Scott Case and his St. Louis connection and influence
Classwork
1. Lecture--John Brown--Abolitionist or misguided fanatic
2. Dred Scott Video
3. Dred Scott Timeline
4. Dred Scott Reading
Friday March 8
1. Analyze the election of 1860
2. Discuss issues that sparked the Civil War
3. Explore the Battle of Fort Sumter
Classwork
1. Reading --Newspaper coverage of Lincoln Election
2. Lecture -- Election of Lincoln
3. Video Clip-- Fort Sumter
4. Lecture--Fort Sumter
Monday March 11
1. Introduce Infographic Project
2. Explore events and battles of the Civil War
Classwork
1. Introduce Infographic Timeline Presentation
2. Review possible areas to create infographic
3. Assign groups for project
4. Begin work on project
5. Project due at end of class on Friday October 27
Tuesday March 12
1. Introduce Infographic Project
2. Explore events and battles of the Civil War
Classwork
1. Introduce Infographic Timeline Presentation
2. Assign groups for project
3. Begin work on project
4. Project due at end of class on Friday October 27
Wednesday March 13
1. Introduce Infographic Project
2. Explore events and battles of the Civil War
Classwork
1. Introduce Infographic Timeline Presentation
2. Assign groups for project
3. Begin work on project
4. Project due at end of class on Friday October 27
Thursday March 14
1. Students will present their event and the BIG IDEA of the event
Classwork
1. Students will present their project and the big idea
2. Students will take notes
Monday October 29
1. Students will share their research from key events of Civil War
Classwork
Class presentations on key events in Civil War
Tuesday October 30
1. Understand of Lincoln's mindset in the war
2. Explore the challenges of governing during the Civil War
Classwork
1. Watch the movie Lincoln
2. Complete the Note Taking Guide
Homework
1. Choose 1 of 2 questions and write an essay in response.
Wednesday October 31-Thursday Nov 1
1. Explore effects of the Civil War
2. Examine the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact
3. Introduce Reconstruction
4. Compare and contrast Radical Reconstruction vs. Lincoln's plan of Reconstruction
Classwork
1. 3. Lecture--Cause and Effect of the Civil War
2. Discussion--Why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
3.Lecture Radical Reconstruction vs. Lincoln Plan for Reconstruction
4. Reading -- Was the Radical Republicans plan for Reconstruction really Radical?
5. Discussion -- Was President Johnson carrying out Lincoln's plan or was he acting on his racist ideologies?
Friday November 2 (half day)
1. Review Reconstruction
2. Explore why Andrew Johnson was impeached.
2. Discuss--were African Americans really free during Reconstruction
3. Review for Unit 3 Test
Classwork
1. Watch video of Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
2. Read handout on Edmund Ross (Kansas Senator): The Man Who Saved President Andrew Johnson
2. Reading -- Were African Americans free during Reconstruction
3. Class Discussion
4. Pass out Unit 3 Review Sheet
Tuesday November 6
1. Review Unit 3 Concepts
Classwork
1. Student review
2. Teacher led review
3. Kahoot review
Wednesday November 7
1. Assess student knowledge of Unit 3
Classwork
1. Unit 3 Test
Thursday November 8
1. Explore the Urbanization of America and the challenges cities faced
Classwork
1. Students will create their own city based on instructions from teacher-- We Built This City Activity
2. Students will assess the challenges they faced structuring their city
Friday November 9-Monday November 13
1. Introduce the Most Influential American Project
2.. Students will choose, research and create a Common Craft Video on a Progressive Era Movement
Classwork
1. Go over MIA project--MIA Information Sheet
1. Assign Groups
2. Pass out Common Craft Video Research Project Information Sheet
3. Begin Research
4. Write Script
5. Create Note Taking Guide
6. Create Video
Homework
Videos and Note Taking Guide must be turned into Mr. KWalsh by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 14
Videos will be presented on Wednesday November 15
Wednesday November 15
1. Students will be introduced to various aspects of the progressive movement
Classwork
Show Videos
B period
Technology
Big Business
Urbanization
Immigration
Labor Organization (Reactionism)
Spots and Leisure
With time remaining, work on MIA Twitter
Thursday November 16
1. Explore the rise of the Populist and Progressive Movement in America
2. Examine the Rise of Teddy Roosevelt as United States President
Classwork
1. Use 30 minutes for MIA Round of 64 project
1. Connect Gilded Age to Rise of Progressivism
2. Lecture Populist and Progressive Movement in the United States
3. Video: Election of Teddy Roosevelt
4. Lecture: Roosevelt's Presidency
Friday November 17
1. Discuss the positives and negatives of the Taft Administration
2. Explore how Teddy Roosevelt hurt Taft re-election
3. Examine the election of Woodrow Wilson
Classwork
1. Lecture on William Howard Taft
2. Video on Taft and Roosevelt
3. Lecture Woodrow Wilson Presidency
4. Video on Woodrow Wilson and his stroke
Monday November 20
1. Review reasons for the start of WWI
2. Discuss why the United States chose to remain nuetral
3. Examine reasons for the United States entry in to World War I
Classwork
1. Vote on Round of 64 Most Influential American Project
2. Review the 4 M-A-I-N causes of WWI
3. Complete readings and questions on "The Difficulty of American Neutrality"
4. Reading on the Sinking of the Lusitania
5. Reading on the Zimmermann Note
Tuesday November 21
1. Review reasons U.S. entered World War 1
2. Discuss impact U.S. has on War
3. Examine effects of World War I
Classwork
1. Review Zimmermann Note and Sinking of Lusitania
2. Lecture - United States Entry into World War 1
3. Students will list long term impact of World War 1
Monday November 27
1. Explore the Treaty of Versailles and the United States Role in Treaty
2. Examine how the Treaty allowed for the rise of Nazi Germany
Classwork
Lecture -- Treaty of Versailles
Video -- Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson
Reading--Wilson has Stroke
Work on Round of 32 Project
Homework
Round of 32 Project Due by 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 28
1. Vote on Round of 32 MIA
2. Examine the causes of the Great Depression
Classwork
Lecture -- Causes of the Great Depression
Class Activity -- Downward Economic Cycle and how to stop it
Wednesday November 29
1. Work on MIA projects/papers
Classwork
Students work on research/projects for MIA project
Thursday November 30
1. Examine the rise of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
2. Explore the New Deal and its successes and failures
Classwork
1. Video--the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
2. Video--the Presidency of FDR
2. Lecture -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Presidency
3. Exploration of the New Deal--Relief, Recovery, Reform
Friday December 1
1. Spend 30 minutes working on MIA Project
2. Examine the successes and failures of the New Deal
Classwork
1. Work on MIA Project
2. Packet Work -- Was the New Deal a Success or Failure?
Homework
Round of 16 MIA project due on Sunday at 10:00 p.m.
Monday December 4
1. Vote on Round of 16 MIA project
2. Examine New Deal Initiatives
Classwork
1. Vote on Round of 16 MIA project
2. Group Work -- New Deal Initiative Posters
Homework
Paper Due on December 7
Tuesday December 5
1. Work on Papers/MIA project
Classwork
Students will work on papers and MIA projects
Wednesday December 6
1. Examine the reasons for the Bombing of Pearl Harbor
2. Discuss American Response and Entry into the War
3. Examine the D Day Invasion
Classwork
1. Answer this questions-- Are the Japanese responsible for the creation of Vianney?
2. Video -- Bombing of Pearl Harbor
3. Lecture -- Bombing of Pearl Harbor
4. Video -- D-Day Invasion
5. Lecture D-Day Invasion
Homework
MIA Papers are due tomorrow
MIA projects are due tomorrow
Thursday December 7
1. Students will answer the questions "Is the use of nuclear weapons justifiable?"
2. Students will examine the reasons for bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Classwork
Lecture--The War in the Pacific and Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Video-- Dropping the Bombs on Japan
Reading--First hand accounts of the bombing
Discussion--Should nuclear weapons be allowed in war? Was the United States justified?
Elite 8 MIA Project Due at 10 pm
Friday December 8
1. Assess Unit 4 Knowledge
Monday December 11
1. Students will examine the 1950s from the US perspective
Classwork
1. Vote on Elite 8 MIA Project
2. Lecture-- 1950s
3. Video--1950s
Monday December 11
1. Review for Unit 4 Assessment
Classwork
1. Small Group Review
2. Large Group Review
3. Kahoot It Review Game
Homework
Study for Unit 4 Assessment
Friday April 26
1. Assess student understanding of Unit 4 Content
Classwork
1. Unit 4 Test
Monday April 29
1. Review for Final Exam
Tuesday April 30
1. Written portion of final exam
Wednesday May 1
Final Exam
Objectives
1. Student and teacher introductions. Why? We want to get to know each other better!
2. Create something that brings you happiness. Why? We want to learn more about you.
3. Complete personality survey. Why? You need to learn more about yourself.
4. Complete Student Information Sheet. Why? So I can learn more about you.
Classwork
1. Teacher Introduction
2. Play Do Activity--sculpt something that makes you happy.
3. Complete "Color" Personality Inventory Test.
4. Discuss Behavioral Guidelines for Class
5. Complete Student Information Sheet
Homework
None
Friday January 4
Objectives
1. Students will do quick research and play HISTORY CHARADES
2. Review Course Syllabus Why? To learn what we are going to study.
Classwork
1. Class is divided into two teams; teams will play charades based on historical events in United States history.
2. Discuss course syllabus
Homework
None
Monday January 7
Objectives
1. Analyze what we know about Columbus. Why? To determine baseline for our understanding of legend of Columbus
2. Determine who is responsible for the atrocities committed against the natives. Why? To determine who is to blame.
3. Analyze the positives and negatives of Columbus Exchange. Why? To determine long term positives and negatives of Columbus' discovery
Classwork
1. Take Columbus Trivia Quiz
2. Read and complete notes on Pages 1-13 of A People's History of the United States.
3. Trial Activity--Columbus, His Men, King and Queen, the Empire, or the Natives--who is guilty?
4. Lecture on Colombian Exchange
Homework
Complete Reading Assignment Pages 1-13
Tuesday January 8
1. Review positives and negatives of Columbian Exchange. Why? To give a fair and balanced account of impact on Europe and the Americas
2. Identify the importance of Bartolome de Las Casas. Why? To determine why he is the TRUE HERO of the Americas.
Classwork
1. Review Columbus Trial Activity
2. Lecture of Colombian Exchange and impact of Columbus--search for positives and negatives.
3. Read and discuss Bartolome de Las Casas and his impact on the Americas.
Homework
Complete Reading Assignment pages 13-22.
Wednesday January 9
Objectives
- Examine the early colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth. Why? To determine myth vs. reality?
- Explore the first Thanksgiving Why? To determine myth vs. reality
- Discuss why we were taught the way we were. Why? Discuss importance of legends and nationalism
Classwork
1. Powerpoint Presentation on Jamestown and Plymouth.
2. Read excerpt from Lies My Teacher Told Me about the establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth
3. Class Discussion on what is the historical truth, historical bias, and why we create myths about our founding.
Homework
None
Thursday January 10
Objectives
1. Review early colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth. Why? To build on and refresh what we know.
2. Explore the truth of Pocahantas story. Why? To determine if the Disney version is true or not
Classwork
1. Whip around review of what we have learned about Plymouth and Jamestown and the myths of the first Thanksgiving
2. Watch video clip of Pocahantas from Disney movie
3. Complete activity about Pocahantas and John Smith
4. Discussion "Did Pocahantas really save John Smith's life?" Prove your answers.
Homework
None
Friday January 11
Objectives
1. Explore how other colonies were founded. Why? To better understand the history of the early colonies
2. Develop a plan for creating a colonial infomercial with your partner. Why? Prior planning prevents poor performance
Classwork
1. Review Jamestown,Plymouth, and Pocahantas.
2. Introductory Lecture on the founding of the 13 original colonies.
3. Introduce colonial informercial touchcast project--assign groups, view an example.
4. If time remains..brainstorm scenes, props, dialogue with your partner.
Homework
Begin to create a list of items needed for filming.
Monday January 14
Objectives
1. Research colonies for Colonial Information. Why? We want this to be fact based research project
2. Collaborate to create exciting ways to present the information. Why? We want this to be educational and entertaining (Edutainment)
3. Finalize items needed for taping tomorrow. Why? Preparation is the key to success
Classwork
1. Using Chromebooks, research your colony and share information using a shared Google Doc.
2. Brainstorm a list of supplies, props, costumes, that you will need for filming
3. Write script and rehearse
Homework
Accumulate props, supplies, and costumes that you need for filming and bring to school tomorrow.
Tuesday January 15 and Wednesday January 16
1. Finalize any edits and additions to script. Why? We want this to be as good as it can be
2. Print, Practice, and Rehearse your script. Why? Practice creates confidence. Confidence delivers content!
3. Create Colonial Informercial. Why? To show your creativity while mastering a concept.
Classwork
1. Students will finalize and rehearse scripts
2. Students will video tape their infomercial with the help of their teacher.
Homework
None
Thursday January 17
Objectives
1. Present Infomercial on the Colonies. Why? To show off our finished products!
2. Take notes, assess, and vote on the infomercials. Why? Content is key and feedback to the groups is important
Classwork
1. All 13 videos will be viewed in class. Students will take notes on each video and ask questions of each group.
2. Students will assess each video and vote on their favorite video
3. Students will self-assess their project--identifying what went well and where they can grow.
View Projects on Colonial America
-Virginia
-Massachusetts
-Maryland
-Rhode Island
-Connecticut
-New Hampshire
-Delaware
-New York
-Carolinas
-New Jersey
-Pennsylvania
-Georgia
Friday January 18
Objectives
1. Students examine an image of a slave and think about slavery. Why? Images are worth a 1000 words
2. Students explore (through their own reading) about slavery Why? To develop a foundation for our knowledge
3. Students learn the history of slavery in the Americas. Why? To fill in gaps and answer questions they may not know the answer to
4. Students express themselves regarding slavery through poetry (haiku) Why? To creatively express what they have learned.
Classwork
1. Students will look at these images as they enter the room
2. Watch Video on the history of slavery
3. Read pages 23-39 in Text and complete note taking guide
4. Students will view a video clip of the Middle Passage. Explore 1 word reactions.
5. Students will view a video clip from Roots to understand how Africans spirits were broken!
6.Students will complete Haiku Project.
Homework
1. Complete Haiku
Tuesday January 22
Objectives
1. Students will explore the definition of Benign Neglect. Why? To determine British philosophy to the colonies
2. Students will examine the reasons why Britain changed policy towards the colonies. Why? To understand why colonists rebelled.
3. Students will explore various Acts passed by Parliament on the colonies. Why? To find Colonial's beef with the Acts.
Classwork
1. Students will read pages 78-89 and take notes
2. Students will discuss Benign Neglect and give real world examples
3. Students will create a visual representation of various acts of Parliament and colonial response
Homework
Complete Reading Assignment and complete poster if necessary.
Wednesday January 23
Objectives
1. Students will explain the various acts passed by Parliament to control the colonies. Why? To learn what leads us to the revolutionary war
Classwork
1. Students will take notes on classmates presentation on the following acts: Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and Coercive Acts.
2. If time remains, students will read pages 59-68 and take notes.
Homework
Complete reading assignment page 59-68
Thursday January 24
Objectives
1. Examine the ways Britain began to lose control of the Americas
2. Explore the events leading to the revolution
3. Discover the meaning of the Declaration of Independence
Classwork
1. Opening Activity: React to this...Vianney has asked everyone to pay for wireless usage fee
2. Powerpoint Presentation on Events Leading to the Revolution
3. Begin to read pages 68-75 and take notes
Homework
Read pages 68-75 and take notes
Friday January 25
Objectives
1. Explore the impact of the Declaration of Independence on Colonial Efforts
2. Examine why certain ideas were taken out of the Declaration of Independence
Classwork
1. American Revolution Lecture
2.Read Interesting Odds and Ends About the Declaration of Independence
3 . Powerpoint Presentation on Declaration of Independence
4. Document Analysis....scavenger hunt...Declaration of Independence Activity
Homework
Read and take notes on pages 79-90
Monday January 28
Objectives
1. Discuss and explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental Army
2. Discuss and explore the strengths and weaknesses of the British Army
3. Identify key battles in the Revolutionary War
Classwork
1. Read and take notes on pages 91-102
2. Research Work...Key Battles of the Revolution--Analyze the W's--Who? What? When? Where? Why? What Impact?
3. Powerpoint Revolutionary War Battles
4. Review Sheet for Unit 1 Assessment
Homework
Read and Take notes on 91-102
Begin to review for Assessment
Tuesday January 29
Objectives
1. Assess Unit 1 Content
Classwork
1. Large Group Review
2. Take Unit 1 Assessment
Homework
1. None
Wednesday January 30 and Thursday January 31
Objectives
1. Students will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
2. Students will learn why the Articles of Confederation were implemented
3. Students will examine why the Articles of Confederation failed
Classwork
Read and Take notes on pages 103-113 in A People's History of the United States
Activity: Plan Your Junior Ring...How to Create a Compromise
Power Point Presentation--Articles of Confederation
Homework
Complete Reading pages 103-113
Friday February 1
Objectives
1. Review the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
2. Explore the challenges facing new constitution--representation and slavery
3. Identify Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Classwork
1. Divide class into halfs--big stats and large states; discuss issues that are pending
2. Lecture on Constitution
3. Explore the Federalists and Anti-Federalists viewpoints
4. Review Compromises of Constitution--reading on Slavery Compromise
5. Review Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists View Point
6. Lecture on Framework of Constitution
Homework
Tuesday February 5
Objectives
1. Examine why Bill of Rights were passed
2. Explore the importance of the Bill of Rights today
Classwork
Read About the Ratification of the Constitution in Virginia
Mnemonic Device to Remember the Bill of Rights
Lecture Bill of Rights
Wednesday February 6
Objectives
1. Explore court cases and examine the role of the Constitution and Bill of Rights on the those cases.
2. Research the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Classwork
Read pages 95-102 and take notes
Bill of Rights Activity--You Be the Judge
Preparation for the Constitution Challenge
Homework
Complete Reading
Complete Constitutional challenge work
Thursday February 7
Objectives
1. Examine the Constitution of the United States
Classwork
1. Individual review of Constitutional Challenge Questions
2. Team review of Constitutional Challenge Questions
Friday February 8
Objectives
1. Test your knowledge of the Constitution
Classwork
1. Constitutional Challenge Trivia Contest
Monday February 11
Objectives
1. Take Constitution Test
2. Explore the presidency of George Washington and the organization of his cabinet
3. Discuss the importance of Washington's precedence
4. Identify economic challenges of Washington's presidency
5. Examine the challenges Washington knew our nation would face
Classwork
1. Constitution Test
2. Lecture--The Presidency of George Washington
3. Primary Source Document--Washington's Farewell Address
Tuesday February 12
1. Explore the challenges of John Adam's Presidency
2. Examine the impact of the Alien and Sedition Acts
Classwork
1. Review John Adams--the Patriot by Pen
2. Lecture--The Adams Presidency
3. Video clip--Adams signs the Alien and Sedition Act
Wednesday February 13
1. Discuss the presidency of Thomas Jefferson
2. Explore the the challenges Jefferson faced in the Barbary Wars
3. Examine Jefferson's role in the Louisiana Purchase
Classwork
1. Discuss the Bloodless Revolution of 1800--Adams cedes the power of the presidency
2. Video clip of the Election of 1800
3. Lecture--Jefferson's Presidency
4. Lewis and Clark Quiz
5. Read the supply list of Lewis and Clark
Thursday February 14
1. Walk in the shoes of Lewis and Clark as we explore Vianney's campus
Classwork
1. Students will complete a Lewis and Clark task as they explore, measure, observe, and map Vianney's campus.
2. Discussion--how difficult was the journey of Lewis and Clark
Tuesday February 19
1. Video of Lewis and Clark Journey
Wednesday February 20
1. Discuss the causes and effects of the War of 1812
2. Explore the rise of Nationalism in America
3. Discuss the economic and social impact of the cotton gin
Classwork
1. Lecture Cause and Effects of the War of 1812
2. Lecture Nationalism and Industrialization in America
3. Video on the Cotton Gin
Homework
Unit 2 Review Sheet
Thursday February 21
1. Discuss the presidency of James Madison and James Monroe
2. Explore the impact of the Corrupt Bargain
Classwork
1. Lecture on the Presidency of Madison and Monroe
2. Discuss the Impact of the Monroe Doctrine
3. Explore the Corrupt Bargain between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay
Friday February 22
1. Examine the presidency of Andrew Jackson
2. Explore the Missouri Compromise of 1820
Classwork
1. Lecture on Missouri Compromise, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson
2. Work on Review for Unit 2 Test
1. Kahoot Review Game
2. Student review, teacher review
Monday Febuary 25
1. Assess knowledge of Unit 2
Classwork
1. Students review for Unit 2 test
2. Students take Unit 2 test
Tuesday February 26
1. Introduce the Abolitionist movement
2. Review attitude to slavery in the south
Classwork
1. Henry "Box" Brown Story
2. Lecture of on the Abolitionist Movement
3. Watch Abolitionist Videos and complete chart on the abolitionists
Wednesday February 27
1. Explore the concept of Manifest Destiny
2. Examine how Manifest Destiny impacted the United States
Classwork
1. View Video of School House Rock on Manifest Destiny
2. View Video of Manifest Destiny Rap
3. Lecture on Manifest Destiny
Thursday February 28
1. Explore Manifest Destiny from Primary Sources
Classwork
1. Review videos of Manifest Destiny
--Oregon Trail
--California Gold Rush
--Mexican American War
2. Introduce Manifest Destiny in 90 seconds Project
Friday March 1
1. Begin to work on Manifest Destiny in 90 Seconds Project
Classwork
Students will complete 90 second video explaining on of the following Manifest Destiny concepts:
1. Texas fight for Independence vs. Mexico
2. Annexation of Texas and Mexican American War
3. Gold Rush of 1849 to California
4. U.S. takes Oregon in conflict with Britain
5. Boomer Sooner Movement to take Oklahoma
6. US conquers Hawaii
Homework
Continue to research on Manifest Destiny concepts
Monday March 4
1. Students will work on Manifest Destiny in 90 seconds Video
Classwork
1. Students will work in small groups on Manifest Destiny video
Homework
Work on video
Tuesday March 5
1. Students will complete video on Manifest Destiny
Classwork
1. Film and complete video for Manifest Destiny video
2. Send completed video to Mr. Walsh
B period
1. Mexican-American War
2. Texas Independence Movement
3. Gold Rush of 1849 to California
4. U.S. takes Oregon in conflict
5. U.S. takes control of Hawaii
6. Oklahoma--Boomer Sooner Movement
Homework
1. Video must be sent to Mr. Walsh by 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 6
1. Review Manifest Destiny Videos in 90 seconds
2. Discuss KU/Mizzou Rivalry--the TRUE rivalry
3. Discuss the concept of Popular Sovereignty
Classwork
1. Review Videos
2. Video of Mizzou-KU
3. Reading -- Missouri-Kansas Rivarly
4. Lecture -- Politics of Slavery
Wednesday March 7
1. Introduce John Brown--the ultimate Abolitionist
2. Discuss the Dred Scott Case and his St. Louis connection and influence
Classwork
1. Lecture--John Brown--Abolitionist or misguided fanatic
2. Dred Scott Video
3. Dred Scott Timeline
4. Dred Scott Reading
Friday March 8
1. Analyze the election of 1860
2. Discuss issues that sparked the Civil War
3. Explore the Battle of Fort Sumter
Classwork
1. Reading --Newspaper coverage of Lincoln Election
2. Lecture -- Election of Lincoln
3. Video Clip-- Fort Sumter
4. Lecture--Fort Sumter
Monday March 11
1. Introduce Infographic Project
2. Explore events and battles of the Civil War
Classwork
1. Introduce Infographic Timeline Presentation
2. Review possible areas to create infographic
3. Assign groups for project
4. Begin work on project
5. Project due at end of class on Friday October 27
Tuesday March 12
1. Introduce Infographic Project
2. Explore events and battles of the Civil War
Classwork
1. Introduce Infographic Timeline Presentation
2. Assign groups for project
3. Begin work on project
4. Project due at end of class on Friday October 27
Wednesday March 13
1. Introduce Infographic Project
2. Explore events and battles of the Civil War
Classwork
1. Introduce Infographic Timeline Presentation
2. Assign groups for project
3. Begin work on project
4. Project due at end of class on Friday October 27
Thursday March 14
1. Students will present their event and the BIG IDEA of the event
Classwork
1. Students will present their project and the big idea
2. Students will take notes
Monday October 29
1. Students will share their research from key events of Civil War
Classwork
Class presentations on key events in Civil War
Tuesday October 30
1. Understand of Lincoln's mindset in the war
2. Explore the challenges of governing during the Civil War
Classwork
1. Watch the movie Lincoln
2. Complete the Note Taking Guide
Homework
1. Choose 1 of 2 questions and write an essay in response.
Wednesday October 31-Thursday Nov 1
1. Explore effects of the Civil War
2. Examine the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact
3. Introduce Reconstruction
4. Compare and contrast Radical Reconstruction vs. Lincoln's plan of Reconstruction
Classwork
1. 3. Lecture--Cause and Effect of the Civil War
2. Discussion--Why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
3.Lecture Radical Reconstruction vs. Lincoln Plan for Reconstruction
4. Reading -- Was the Radical Republicans plan for Reconstruction really Radical?
5. Discussion -- Was President Johnson carrying out Lincoln's plan or was he acting on his racist ideologies?
Friday November 2 (half day)
1. Review Reconstruction
2. Explore why Andrew Johnson was impeached.
2. Discuss--were African Americans really free during Reconstruction
3. Review for Unit 3 Test
Classwork
1. Watch video of Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
2. Read handout on Edmund Ross (Kansas Senator): The Man Who Saved President Andrew Johnson
2. Reading -- Were African Americans free during Reconstruction
3. Class Discussion
4. Pass out Unit 3 Review Sheet
Tuesday November 6
1. Review Unit 3 Concepts
Classwork
1. Student review
2. Teacher led review
3. Kahoot review
Wednesday November 7
1. Assess student knowledge of Unit 3
Classwork
1. Unit 3 Test
Thursday November 8
1. Explore the Urbanization of America and the challenges cities faced
Classwork
1. Students will create their own city based on instructions from teacher-- We Built This City Activity
2. Students will assess the challenges they faced structuring their city
Friday November 9-Monday November 13
1. Introduce the Most Influential American Project
2.. Students will choose, research and create a Common Craft Video on a Progressive Era Movement
Classwork
1. Go over MIA project--MIA Information Sheet
1. Assign Groups
2. Pass out Common Craft Video Research Project Information Sheet
3. Begin Research
4. Write Script
5. Create Note Taking Guide
6. Create Video
Homework
Videos and Note Taking Guide must be turned into Mr. KWalsh by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 14
Videos will be presented on Wednesday November 15
Wednesday November 15
1. Students will be introduced to various aspects of the progressive movement
Classwork
Show Videos
B period
Technology
Big Business
Urbanization
Immigration
Labor Organization (Reactionism)
Spots and Leisure
With time remaining, work on MIA Twitter
Thursday November 16
1. Explore the rise of the Populist and Progressive Movement in America
2. Examine the Rise of Teddy Roosevelt as United States President
Classwork
1. Use 30 minutes for MIA Round of 64 project
1. Connect Gilded Age to Rise of Progressivism
2. Lecture Populist and Progressive Movement in the United States
3. Video: Election of Teddy Roosevelt
4. Lecture: Roosevelt's Presidency
Friday November 17
1. Discuss the positives and negatives of the Taft Administration
2. Explore how Teddy Roosevelt hurt Taft re-election
3. Examine the election of Woodrow Wilson
Classwork
1. Lecture on William Howard Taft
2. Video on Taft and Roosevelt
3. Lecture Woodrow Wilson Presidency
4. Video on Woodrow Wilson and his stroke
Monday November 20
1. Review reasons for the start of WWI
2. Discuss why the United States chose to remain nuetral
3. Examine reasons for the United States entry in to World War I
Classwork
1. Vote on Round of 64 Most Influential American Project
2. Review the 4 M-A-I-N causes of WWI
3. Complete readings and questions on "The Difficulty of American Neutrality"
4. Reading on the Sinking of the Lusitania
5. Reading on the Zimmermann Note
Tuesday November 21
1. Review reasons U.S. entered World War 1
2. Discuss impact U.S. has on War
3. Examine effects of World War I
Classwork
1. Review Zimmermann Note and Sinking of Lusitania
2. Lecture - United States Entry into World War 1
3. Students will list long term impact of World War 1
Monday November 27
1. Explore the Treaty of Versailles and the United States Role in Treaty
2. Examine how the Treaty allowed for the rise of Nazi Germany
Classwork
Lecture -- Treaty of Versailles
Video -- Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson
Reading--Wilson has Stroke
Work on Round of 32 Project
Homework
Round of 32 Project Due by 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 28
1. Vote on Round of 32 MIA
2. Examine the causes of the Great Depression
Classwork
Lecture -- Causes of the Great Depression
Class Activity -- Downward Economic Cycle and how to stop it
Wednesday November 29
1. Work on MIA projects/papers
Classwork
Students work on research/projects for MIA project
Thursday November 30
1. Examine the rise of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
2. Explore the New Deal and its successes and failures
Classwork
1. Video--the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
2. Video--the Presidency of FDR
2. Lecture -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Presidency
3. Exploration of the New Deal--Relief, Recovery, Reform
Friday December 1
1. Spend 30 minutes working on MIA Project
2. Examine the successes and failures of the New Deal
Classwork
1. Work on MIA Project
2. Packet Work -- Was the New Deal a Success or Failure?
Homework
Round of 16 MIA project due on Sunday at 10:00 p.m.
Monday December 4
1. Vote on Round of 16 MIA project
2. Examine New Deal Initiatives
Classwork
1. Vote on Round of 16 MIA project
2. Group Work -- New Deal Initiative Posters
Homework
Paper Due on December 7
Tuesday December 5
1. Work on Papers/MIA project
Classwork
Students will work on papers and MIA projects
Wednesday December 6
1. Examine the reasons for the Bombing of Pearl Harbor
2. Discuss American Response and Entry into the War
3. Examine the D Day Invasion
Classwork
1. Answer this questions-- Are the Japanese responsible for the creation of Vianney?
2. Video -- Bombing of Pearl Harbor
3. Lecture -- Bombing of Pearl Harbor
4. Video -- D-Day Invasion
5. Lecture D-Day Invasion
Homework
MIA Papers are due tomorrow
MIA projects are due tomorrow
Thursday December 7
1. Students will answer the questions "Is the use of nuclear weapons justifiable?"
2. Students will examine the reasons for bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Classwork
Lecture--The War in the Pacific and Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Video-- Dropping the Bombs on Japan
Reading--First hand accounts of the bombing
Discussion--Should nuclear weapons be allowed in war? Was the United States justified?
Elite 8 MIA Project Due at 10 pm
Friday December 8
1. Assess Unit 4 Knowledge
Monday December 11
1. Students will examine the 1950s from the US perspective
Classwork
1. Vote on Elite 8 MIA Project
2. Lecture-- 1950s
3. Video--1950s
Monday December 11
1. Review for Unit 4 Assessment
Classwork
1. Small Group Review
2. Large Group Review
3. Kahoot It Review Game
Homework
Study for Unit 4 Assessment
Friday April 26
1. Assess student understanding of Unit 4 Content
Classwork
1. Unit 4 Test
Monday April 29
1. Review for Final Exam
Tuesday April 30
1. Written portion of final exam
Wednesday May 1
Final Exam