US History: 08.30.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer & Quizlet Signup
• CNN Student News
• Notes: A New Nation
• IWT

TODAY'S MAIN IDEAS

1. Who was the only man fit to become 1st president of the United States? Why?
2. What was the most important precedent set by George Washington, and why?
3. What were some of the issues that the United States government faced early on during its existence?
4. What's the main idea behind Capitalism, and why has it become so vital to the success of our country?

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Today: Unit 2 Vocab due!
• Wednesday: Test #2!
• Thursday: States #3

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US History: 08.28.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• Notes: The Constitution
• IWT

TODAY'S MAIN IDEAS

1. What angered so many about the proceedings at the constitutional convention?
2. What were the big debates at the heart of the Constitutional Convention?
3. What's the point of having 3 branches?
4. Why did some thing it so necessary to have a Bill of Rights?

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Next Monday: Unit 2 Vocab due!
• Next Wednesday: Test #2!

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US History: 08.27.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• "Bellringer" (Check Classroom)
• CNN Student News
• Map Quiz
• TAG: The Articles of Confederation
• IWT

TODAY'S MAIN IDEAS

1. Why was the first attempt at American Union ultimately a failure?

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Today: States Quiz #2
• August 31: Unit 2 Vocab due

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US History: 08.26.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Finish Video GIST
• Pictures
• Notes: America Wins Its Independence
• IWT

TODAY'S MAIN IDEAS

1. Why were the battles of Trenton and Saratoga so important?
2. What were the major factors that eventually led to England surrendering to the "Rebels"?

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Thursday: States Quiz #2
• August 31: Unit 2 Vocab due

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US History: 08.25.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• TAG Review
• Video GIST: Declaring Independence
• IWT

TODAY'S MAIN IDEAS

1. What are the main principles that make up the Declaration of Independence?

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Thursday: States Quiz #2
• August 31: Unit 2 Vocab due

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US History: 08.24.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Complete Unit 1 Enrichment
• TAG Activity: The Declaration of Independence

TODAY'S MAIN IDEAS

1. What are the main principles that make up the Declaration of Independence?

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Thursday: States Quiz #2
• August 31: Unit 2 Vocab due

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US History: 08.21.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Weekly Observations
• States Quiz #1
• Unit 1 Enrichment/Retake
• IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Today: States Quiz #1
• August 31: Unit 2 Vocab due

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US History: 08.20.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Unit 1 Test
• Unit 2 Vocabulary
• IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• If you haven't already:
• Laptop Assign
• First Day Questions
• Parent Slip
• Today: Unit 1 Test
• Friday: States Quiz 1-10

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US History: 08.19.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Complete French & Indian War Activity
• Notes: Revolution Begins
• IWT
• Vocab Due by Midnight

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• If you haven't already:
• Laptop Assign
• First Day Questions
• Parent Slip
• Today: Vocab Due
• Thursday: Unit 1 Test
• Friday: States Quiz 1-10

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US History: 08.18.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• French & Indian War Activity
• Notes: Causes of the Revolution
• IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• If you haven't already:
• Laptop Assign
• First Day Questions
• Parent Slip
• Wednesday: Vocab Due
• Thursday: Unit 1 Test
• Friday: States Quiz 1-10

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US History: 08.17.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Finish/Discuss Colonies Activity
• US History Pre-Test 
• IWT: Vocab

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• If you haven't already:
• Laptop Assign
• First Day Questions
• Parent Slip
• Wednesday: Vocab Due
• Thursday: Unit 1 Test

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US History: 08.14.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Why study History?
• Continue & Discuss Colonies Activity
• IWT: Vocab

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• If you haven't already:
• Laptop Assign
• First Day Questions
• Parent Slip
• Next Wednesday: Vocab Due
• Today: Turn in Parent Slip

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US History: 08.13.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Why study History?
• Intro/Colonies Matrix
• Intro to Lowdown & Vocab

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• If you haven't already:
• Laptop Assign
• First Day Questions
• Syllabus & Parent Slip
• Next Tuesday: Vocab Due
• Friday: Turn in Parent Slip

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US History: 07.12.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Guidelines & Expectations
• Why study History?
• Laptop Assign
• Classroom Setup
• First Day Questions

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Friday: Turn in Parent Slip

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