9/28/18

Today we presented our Constitutional crisis jigsaw to our groups. Students should email their presentation to Mrs. Santos and/or give her a copy of any handouts made. I will post presentations for each topic once they are graded for students that would like to review.

Homework due Tuesday 10/2: Critically read the Four Abolition Excerpts. Be prepared to discuss the differing viewpoints and tactics.

9/27/18

Today was a work day for our Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw.  Each person in your group should have a different topic. You will present your topic to your group on Friday in an 8 minute presentation (method is your choice). Instructions and requirements are in the links below. You will have Thursday to finish this in class.


Jigsaw topics

Jigsaw requirements

9/26/18

Today was a work day for our Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw.  Each person in your group should have a different topic. You will present your topic to your group on Friday in an 8 minute presentation (method is your choice). Instructions and requirements are in the links below. You will have Thursday to finish this in class.


Jigsaw topics

Jigsaw requirements

9/25/18

Today we discussed the emergence of the two-party system in America. We also introduced our Constitutional Crisis/Conflict Jigsaw activity. Each person in your group will have a different topic. You will present your topic to your group on Friday in an 8 minute presentation (method is your choice). Instructions and requirements are in the links below. You will Wednesday and Thursday to work on this in class.

Two-Party System notes Ignore the homework slide at the end

Jigsaw topics

Jigsaw requirements

9/24/18

Today we took our test on Colonization through the Constitution. Students should have also turned in their Unit 1 Homework Packet.

If you score below and 80% on the test, you may create a thorough study guide that describes/defines each item on the study guide handed out in class. If done well and includes key test information, you may earn back up to half of the points that you missed.

9/21/18

Today we had an in class discussion about the Bill of Rights and what each of the amendments means. If absent, make sure you understand each of the amendments for Monday's test. Getting notes from a classmate would be helpful.

Unit 1 Study Guide

Test on Monday. Unit 1 Homework Packet also due!

9/20/18

Today we did a Constitution Scavenger Hunt in class. Everything on the sheet is fair game for the test so make sure it's correct. You can use the scavenger hunt in the back of your textbook.

Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Due Friday 9/21: Bill of Rights critical read. Be prepared to discuss each amendment and what it means to you in class.

Our first test will be Monday 9/24, covering Colonization through the Constitution. The first homework packet will also be due.

Unit 1 Study Guide

9/19/18

Today we discussed the formation and structure of the Constitution.

Due today: Chapter 6 reading notes

Due Friday 9/21: Bill of Rights critical read. Be prepared to discuss each amendment and what it means to you in class.

Our first test will be Monday 9/24, covering Colonization through the Constitution. The first homework packet will also be due.

9/18/18

Today we discussed the Revolutionary War. We went over the northern campaign and how it didn't go well in the beginning. We took a look at the Southern campaign and how the tactics of the southern colonies changed the nature of the war. If absent, you can get a good idea of the southern campaign by watching the video at the link below.

Battles powerpoint

World Turned Upside Down


Due Wednesday 9/19: Read and take notes on TCI chapter 6 sections 4-5.

First test will be on Monday 9/24 covering Colonization through the Constitution.

9/17/18

Today we created poster to depict the core American values formed during the Revolution.

Due Wednesday 9/19: Read and take notes on TCI chapter 6 sections 4-5.

First test will be on Monday 9/24 covering Colonization through the Constitution.

9/14/18

Today we debriefed our Road to Revolution Study and made sure we understood the main points. We also discussed the events' connections to the formation of America's core values and the ideas in the Declaration of Independence.

Road to Revolution ppt

Due Monday 9/17: Using your Road to Revolution notes and the Declaration of Independence, write a thesis statement that answers the following:
                      How did the events from 1760-1776 help to form our core American values and lead to the Declaration of Independence?
      You will then, using simple bullet points, give 5 pieces of evidence from the pre-revolutionary events and the Declaration of Independence (should be a mixture) that support your thesis. (Where are these values seen? How are they used? Where did the idea emerge?)
       For each piece of evidence, write one sentence that tells me how/why each piece of evidence supports your thesis. Don't just tell me the details or explain what the event/quote was or means. How does it support your thesis? What connection does it have?

9/13/18

Today we worked on our Road to Revolution Study. We found evidence and provided analysis of the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

Due Friday: Road to Revolution Study

Due Friday 9/14: Read and take notes on Chapter 5 sections 3-4

9/12/18

Today we worked on our Road to Revolution Study. We found evidence and provided analysis of the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

Due Friday: Road to Revolution Study

Due Friday 9/14: Read and take notes on Chapter 5 sections 3-4

Student Instructions for TCI through ClassLink

TCI online curriculum materials for your class will be through ClassLink – http://bit.ly/ISDclasslink There should be a ClassLink short cut on the desktop of school computers. ClassLink is a Launchpad for students to access online district curriculum and tools. For most applications ClassLink serves as a password locker, once you enter your username and password for TCI, ClassLink will remember it the next time you log in.

YOU MUST USE a CURRENT BROWSER!! Check your browser at: www.whatbrowser.org.

Step 1: Click the ClassLink icon on your desktop OR go to http://bit.ly/ISDclasslink

Step 2: Log onto ClassLink with your school computer/network username. The first 4 letters of your last name, first 3 letters of your first name, and your two-digit graduation year. Example: SmitJoe18 – if there is another student in the district with the same letters in the first part of their first and last name and same graduation year, there may be an additional number after the graduation year.

Your password is the same as your regular network password. This is what you use when you log onto the computer at school.

Step 3: Click on the TCI-Students icon. You should see the text books for the classes that you have that use TCI books.

9/11/18

Today we discussed Puritan society. We compared their motivations and rules to the Pilgrims and looked at the Salem Witch Trials. We also went over the Social Hysteria Formula which we will revisit in future units.

Puritans powerpoint (stop before Great Awakening)

Stamped Today: City on a Hill

Due Wednesday 9/12: Read and take notes on Chapter 5 sections 1-2 in your textbook
Due Friday 9/14: Read and take notes on Chapter 5 sections 3-4 in your textbook

9/10/18

Today we discussed the colonization of America, including motivations, problems, and the basic economics of the three regions. Slides are linked below.

Colonization class notes

Due Tuesday 9/11: Critically read City on a Hill. Keep the questions at the top in mind and be prepared to discuss. You do not need to write down the answers if you don't feel the need but you should be able to answer them.

9/7/18

Project Spartan Day

Due Monday 9/10: Writing pre-assessment
Due Monday 9/10: Getting to Know You survey
Due Tuesday 9/11: City on a Hill reading (follow directions at top)
Due Wednesday 9/12: Syllabus (signed)

9/6/18

Today we brainstormed a list of the core American values and discussed their impact on our lives and how they have changed over time. This was done to prepare us for our writing pre-assessment discussing these ideas. You can find the exact assignment at the end of the powerpoint below.

American values ppt

Due Monday 9/10: Writing pre-assessment
Due Monday 9/10: Getting to Know You survey
Due Tuesday 9/11: City on a Hill reading (follow directions at top)
Due Wednesday 9/12: Syllabus (signed)

9/5/2018

Today we discussed class expectations and structure and went over important points of the syllabus. We also took a little time to get to know one another.

Intro Day Powerpoint

Due Friday 9/7: Getting to Know You Survey
Due Wednesday 9/12: Signed syllabus (also found on main home page)