Sept. 14 - 18 Go West!!!

US History Assignments for Sept. 14 - 18 

Sept. 14/15   This week’s topic is Reconstruction.

Objectives:

·         Assess the influences of people on Reconstruction.

·         Describe the importance of the 13, 114, and 15 Amendments.

·         Describe and assess the effects of Black codes on freed people.

·         Analyze the sharecropping system as applied in the post-war South.

Activities: 

After the assessment to review last week’s notes, we will do a S.H.E.G. assignment using Reconstruction documents.  The EQ is:  “Were African-Americans free during Reconstruction?”

Read the documents and answer the guided questions.
https://www.scribd.com/doc/97722614/Reconstruction-SAC

You will be assigned a side in the discussion…yes, they were free or; no, they were not free.

You will use the information to convince the opposing side that you are correct. 

Finally, you will complete a paragraph stating your side of the argument and support your opinion using evidence from the documents.

Sept. 16/17

Objective:  Examine the reasons for moving Westward.
Discuss and examine the treatment of Native Americans.

1.  BW:  Definitions
2.  Using graphic organizer and Cornell notes; Examine the "Go West" experience.
3.  Using "concept ladders" describe the events and/or characteristics of westward movement.

Assessment:

Students will write summary for each concept ladder...using information gathered to describe the "westward movement.

Announcement:  Unit Test on Monday/Tuesday (9/20-21)

Sept. 18

Review assessment for Westward movement.

Review terms for Unit Test.

HW for “Industrialism” section.

Sept. 8 - 11 Reconstruction

US History Assignments for Sept. 8 – 11 

Sept. 8/9   This week’s topic is Reconstruction.

Objectives:

·         Assess the influences of people on Reconstruction.

·         Describe the importance of the 13, 114, and 15 Amendments.

·         Describe and assess the effects of Black codes on freed people.

·         Analyze the sharecropping system as applied in the post-war South.

Activities: 

Look at Vocabulary on page 23.  Bellwork:  Copy the terms into your notes…yes, I know there are 29 of them.  You will need them for the next step.  Suggestion:  As you take notes, highlight the terms that are used.  Complete the timeline and turn it in.  15 minutes

You will work in groups at your table.  Each person will study one of the following topics and will be responsible for explaining the topic to others in the group.  All information is in Chapter 2, pages 23 – 33). Decide on who will work on the following. (if you can’t decide, I will)

·         Plans of Reconstruction (2 people if table has 5 or more)

·         Amendments 13, 14, 15

·         Government and Economics of Reconstruction in the South

·         End of Reconstruction and its Aftermath

Read your section and take notes: 20 minutes

Break into expert groups and compare notes… 15 minutes

Back into home groups:  Explain your section and everyone will take notes on a graphic organizer.  One set of notes from each group will be collected (all will get the grade).  The person will be chosen at random by me.  30 minutes

Review:  5 minutes

Sept. 10/11

Objective:  Analyze the importance of the 13, 14, and 15 amendments, Black Codes, and Freedman’s Bureau.   Essential question:  “Were African Americans free during Reconstruction?”

Activities:

Each student will be given a set of documents to read and answer guided questions.

Students at each table will discuss the EQ using Socratic Seminar techniques.

Students will then attempt to reach a consensus on the EQ.  They will write a summary of the arguments and conclusion to be turned in at the end of class.

Assignment will continue next week...Completed on Monday/Tuesday.

An exit slip will be assigned to assess understanding of objectives.

Week of Aug. 31 Civil War

US History - Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

This week’s objectives:

List and explain the causes of the Civil War.

Describe the consequences of the Civil War. 

Aug. 31/Sept. 1

During the first 30 minutes we will travel (as a class) to room 468.

Activities:

·         Vocabulary:  Write down the key terms and names from page 1 – Chapter 1.  Define and explain the significance of each.

·         Using graphic organizers, take notes on the Civil War from the class presentation.

·         Watch video on Civil War.

Assessment:

·         Summary cards:  Causes, Course, Consequences of Civil War.

Sept. 2/3

Activities:

·         Bellwork:  Fill-in graphic organizer of Civil War. (Review of last class)

·         Within your table, create an illustrated timeline of the causes, course and consequences of the Civil War.  Must be a total of 15 items…  Each category must have at least 4 items.

Assessment:

·         Each person at the table should be able to list and explain at least 2 items in each of the 3 categories…causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War

Sept. 4

·         Use your homework notes to complete the “review” quiz.

·         Start on the homework for Reconstruction.

Next week we cover the time period following the Civil War.

Welcome to the 2015/16 School Year!!!! History Rocks!!!!

Welcome back...This blog will help to keep you informed of what we are doing in class on a weekly basis.  It is your best "go to" place if you are absent or need to be reminded of class activities.
Please note the following information.  Feel free to see me if you have any questions. 

US History Syllabus

1^st Semester 2015/2016

Instructor	Email	Office Location & Hours
Jodi L. Perry 751-7004 ext. 2168	jperry@manateeschools.net ushistoryperry.blogspot.com	Room 526 – 7:15 – 2:45 1st Block planning

 

General Information

Description

This year you will be studying the history of the United States from the Civil War to the Present.  At the end of the year you will take an End of Course Exam designed by the State of Florida.  This will be a computerized, multiple choice test of approximately 60 questions.

Expectations and Goals

This course encompasses the actions and consequences of major events in American History.  In order to get the most from this course you will need to be in attendance every day.  There will be an activity or assignment daily as well as weekly homework.  Each Friday there will be a short review of the week’s lesson using the homework assignment. 

Reading will play a large role in the study of US History and you will be required to read several documents and texts during the course of the year.  We will examine the documents, determine validity, and corroborate information with the textbook and other documents.

Computers will be used for course work, documents, research and assessment.

You are expected to keep up with the class assignments and turn work in on time.  When absent (excused), you are expected to get the missing work and turn it in the next class period.  Repeated unexcused absences could result in a failing grade.

Class rules and expectation are listed in the classroom.  Some important rules to remember are:  1. Be on time.  2.  Cellphones and other electronic devices are not to be turned on or used during class.  3.  Food and beverages are not to be consumed in class (exception:  Water bottles).  4.  Passes are for emergencies only and will not be given at random...your forgetfulness is NOT an emergency.  5.  Your best work and effort is expected at all times.

Course Materials

Required Material

Ÿ US History Textbook – use for homework

Ÿ Gateway to US History – class set (remains in classroom)

Ÿ Paper and pen or pencil EVERY day.

Ÿ Agenda or notebook to write assignment.

Optional Materials

Markers, colored pencils, crayons, poster boards, construction paper, graph paper, copy paper may be needed for various assignments and projects throughout the year.

Access to the internet may be needed at various times (usually due to absences).  If this is not available at home, you can find access at the county library or after school in the Media Center or classroom.

 

Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Reading	Exercises
Aug. 24 – 28	Introduction to History	Constitution Handbook	Discussion questions
Aug. 31 – Sept. 4	The Civil War
Sept. 7 – 11	Reconstruction
Sept. 14 – 18	Westward
Sept. 21 – 15	Rise of Industry
Sept. 28 – Oct. 2	Labor Movement
Oct. 5 – 9	Cities, Immigrants, and Farmers
Oct. 12 – 16	Progressive Era
Oct. 19 – 23	End of Quarter Review and Assessment
Oct. 26 – Nov. 6	American Imperialism
Nov. 9 – 20	United States and WWI
Nov. 23 – 27	Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 30 – Dec. 11	Roaring Twenties
Dec. 19 – 23	Great Depression
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1	Winter Break
Jan. 4 – 8	Great Depression
Jan. 11 – 15	Review of Semester 1

Exam/Test Schedule

Date	Subject
Sept. 21, 22	Unit 1 assessment:  Civil War, Reconstruction, Westward Movement
Oct. 19, 20	Unit 2 assessment:  Changes in American Society – Industrial growth, Progressivism                              Urbanization
Oct. 21, 22	Quarter 1 assessment – Units 1 and 2
Nov. 18, 19	Unit 3 assessment:  Imperialism and WWI
Jan. 11, 12	Unit. 4 assessment: Post WWI, Roaring Twenties, Great Depression
Jan. 18 – 22	Semester 1 Exam:  Units 1 - 4