Western Civilizations: 9.28.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• Roman Quiz
• Nero: GIST

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

CURRENT ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE EPISODE

"Rome"

Other Unit Videos:

"Ancients Behaving Badly: Caligula"


Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations
• Scrapbook Tips and Guidelines
• Scrapbook Rubric
• Scrapbook Example
• States Overview
• Map Overview
• Map Packet
• Map Quiz 1: The World
• CNN Logs
• 1: 8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24
• 3: 8.27-8.31

Section 1: Ancient Civilizations

• Lowdown:  Ancient Civilizations/Egypt
• Vocab Packet:  AC/Egypt
• Scrapbook Notes: Ancient Egypt
• Scrapbook Entry #1: Ancient Egypt

1. Early Man WS
2. TAG: Foundations of a Civilization
3. Anticipation Guide:  Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient Egypt Resources Map Activity
5. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
6. Daily Life Jigsaw Questions
7. Hieroglyphics Worksheet

Section 2: Ancient Greece

• Lowdown:  Ancient Greece
• Vocab Packet:  Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Alexander the Great

1. Outline:  The Greeks
2. Chart & Questions:  Athens vs. Greece
3. Notes:  Athens vs. Sparta
4. Clash of the Gods:  Zeus
5. Persian Wars Worksheet
6. Anticipation Guide:  Alexander
7. Greek Achievement Worksheet

Section 2: Ancient Greece

• Lowdown:  Ancient Rome
• Vocab Packet:  Ancient Rome
• Scrapbook Questions: Rome

1. Timeline Activity
2. TAG: The Foundations of Rome
3. Outline: The Roman Republic
4. Notes: Republic to Empire
5. Anticipation Guide: Christianity
6. Roman Numerals Activity

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US History: 9.28.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Complete CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• Weekly Write-up
• States Quiz #5
• Clip: Ken Burns, Episode 1
• Video Guide (#3)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday Friday
• States Quiz #5

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 4: "Division"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• States Packet 4
• Quiz 4
• States Packet 5
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.03-9.07 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21
7. 9.24-9.28

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny
7. Discussion: Jacksonian Democracy
8. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Activity

Section 3: Division

• Lowdown Sheet: "Division"
• Vocab Packet: "Division"
• "Division" Video Guide

1. Slavery Activity Questions
2. Division Presidents Video Guide
3. Ken Burns Video Guide

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Student News: 9.28.12

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Western Civilizations: 9.27.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• Christianity in Rome
• Roman Numerals

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

CURRENT ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE EPISODE

"Rome"

Other Unit Videos:

"Ancients Behaving Badly: Caligula"



Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations
• Scrapbook Tips and Guidelines
• Scrapbook Rubric
• Scrapbook Example
• States Overview
• Map Overview
• Map Packet
• Map Quiz 1: The World
• CNN Logs
• 1: 8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24
• 3: 8.27-8.31

Section 1: Ancient Civilizations

• Lowdown:  Ancient Civilizations/Egypt
• Vocab Packet:  AC/Egypt
• Scrapbook Notes: Ancient Egypt
• Scrapbook Entry #1: Ancient Egypt

1. Early Man WS
2. TAG: Foundations of a Civilization
3. Anticipation Guide:  Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient Egypt Resources Map Activity
5. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
6. Daily Life Jigsaw Questions
7. Hieroglyphics Worksheet

Section 2: Ancient Greece

• Lowdown:  Ancient Greece
• Vocab Packet:  Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Alexander the Great

1. Outline:  The Greeks
2. Chart & Questions:  Athens vs. Greece
3. Notes:  Athens vs. Sparta
4. Clash of the Gods:  Zeus
5. Persian Wars Worksheet
6. Anticipation Guide:  Alexander
7. Greek Achievement Worksheet

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US History: 9.27.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• Clip: "The Presidents" for the Division Period
• Video Guide (#2)
• "Division" Lowdown and Vocab Handouts

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday Friday
• States Quiz #5

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 4: "Division"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• States Packet 4
• Quiz 4
• States Packet 5
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.03-9.07 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21
7. 9.24-9.28

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny
7. Discussion: Jacksonian Democracy
8. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Activity

Section 3: Division

• Lowdown Sheet: "Division"
• Vocab Packet: "Division"
• "Division" Video Guide

1. Slavery Activity Questions
2. Division Presidents Video Guide

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Student News: 9.27.12

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Western Civilizations: 9.26.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• Discussion: From Republic to Empire
• IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

CURRENT ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE EPISODE

"Rome"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations
• Scrapbook Tips and Guidelines
• Scrapbook Rubric
• Scrapbook Example
• States Overview
• Map Overview
• Map Packet
• Map Quiz 1: The World
• CNN Logs
• 1: 8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24
• 3: 8.27-8.31

Section 1: Ancient Civilizations

• Lowdown:  Ancient Civilizations/Egypt
• Vocab Packet:  AC/Egypt
• Scrapbook Notes: Ancient Egypt
• Scrapbook Entry #1: Ancient Egypt

1. Early Man WS
2. TAG: Foundations of a Civilization
3. Anticipation Guide:  Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient Egypt Resources Map Activity
5. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
6. Daily Life Jigsaw Questions
7. Hieroglyphics Worksheet

Section 2: Ancient Greece

• Lowdown:  Ancient Greece
• Vocab Packet:  Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Alexander the Great

1. Outline:  The Greeks
2. Chart & Questions:  Athens vs. Greece
3. Notes:  Athens vs. Sparta
4. Clash of the Gods:  Zeus
5. Persian Wars Worksheet
6. Anticipation Guide:  Alexander
7. Greek Achievement Worksheet

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US History: 9.26.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• Slavery Activity (#1)
• "Division" Lowdown and Vocab Handouts

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• States Quiz #5

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 4: "Division"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny
7. Discussion: Jacksonian Democracy
8. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Activity

Section 3: Division

• Lowdown Sheet: "Division"
• Vocab Packet: "Division"
• "Division" Video Guide

1. Slavery Activity Questions

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Student News: 9.26.12

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U.S. History: 9.24.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Begin CNN Log (#7): 9.24.12-9.28.12
• IWT: Scrapbook, Notebook, etc.

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Progress Test: Take 2
• Thursday
• States Quiz #4
• Friday
• "Westward" Test

New Nation Clips:

 
 
 
 

102 Minutes That Changed America

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 3: "WESTWARD"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny
7. Discussion: Jacksonian Democracy
8. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Activity

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Student News: 9.24.12

Read more...

US History: 9.21.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log (#6): 9.17.12-9.21.12
• Test: Westward
• IWT

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Progress Test: Take 2
• Thursday
• States Quiz #4
• Friday
• "Westward" Test

New Nation Clips:

 
 
 
 

102 Minutes That Changed America

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 3: "WESTWARD"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny
7. Discussion: Jacksonian Democracy
8. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Activity

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Student News: 9.21.12

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Student News: 9.20.12

Read more...

US History: 9.20.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log (#6): 9.17.12-9.21.12
• Activity: The New Democracy
• Review, etc.

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Progress Test: Take 2
• Thursday
• States Quiz #4
• Friday
• "Westward" Test

New Nation Clips:

 
 
 
 

102 Minutes That Changed America

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 3: "WESTWARD"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny

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Western Civilizations: 9.19.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#6): 9.14.12-9.21.12
• Complete Maps/Charts Activity

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

CURRENT ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE EPISODE

"Ancient Greece"

"Alexander the Great"

 


"Ancients Behaving Badly"


"Last Stand of the 300 Spartans"


"Clash of the Gods: Zeus"


Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations
• Scrapbook Tips and Guidelines
• Scrapbook Rubric
• Scrapbook Example
• States Overview
• Map Overview
• Map Packet
• Map Quiz 1: The World
• CNN Logs
• 1: 8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24
• 3: 8.27-8.31

Section 1: Ancient Civilizations

• Lowdown:  Ancient Civilizations/Egypt
• Vocab Packet:  AC/Egypt
• Scrapbook Notes: Ancient Egypt
• Scrapbook Entry #1: Ancient Egypt

1. Early Man WS
2. TAG: Foundations of a Civilization
3. Anticipation Guide:  Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient Egypt Resources Map Activity
5. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
6. Daily Life Jigsaw Questions
7. Hieroglyphics Worksheet

Section 2: Ancient Greece

• Lowdown:  Ancient Greece
• Vocab Packet:  Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Alexander the Great

1. Outline:  The Greeks
2. Chart & Questions:  Athens vs. Greece
3. Notes:  Athens vs. Sparta
4. Clash of the Gods:  Zeus
5. Persian Wars Worksheet
6. Anticipation Guide:  Alexander
7. Greek Achievement Worksheet

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US History: 9.19.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Today's Schedule
• 1st Block   8:00 - 8:50 
  2nd Block  8:57 - 9:47
  3rd Block   9:54 - 10:44 
  4th Block    10:51 - 11:40  
• Continue CNN Log (#6): 9.17.12-9.21.12
• Discussion: Manifest Destiny

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Progress Test: Take 2
• Thursday
• States Quiz #4
• Friday
• "Westward" Test

New Nation Clips:

 
 
 
 

102 Minutes That Changed America

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 3: "WESTWARD"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14
6. 9.17-9.21

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide
6. Discussion: Manifest Destiny

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Student News: 9.19.12

Read more...

US History: 9.17.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Complete CNN Log (#6): 9.17.12-9.21.12
• First Invasion: The War of 1812
• Study Guide (#5)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Progress Test: Take 2
• Thursday
• States Quiz #4
• Friday
• "Westward" Test

New Nation Clips:

102 Minutes That Changed America

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 3: "WESTWARD"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation
5. "First Invasion" Video Guide

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Student News: 9.17.12

Read more...

US History: 9.14.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Complete CNN Log (#5): 9.10.12-9.14.12
• Weekly Write-up
• Louisiana Purchase Inflation Activity

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

New Nation Clips:

102 Minutes That Changed America

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 3: "WESTWARD"

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packet 1
• Quiz 1
• States Packet 2
• Quiz 2
• States Packet 3
• Quiz 3
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31
4. 9.3-9.7 
5. 9.10-9.14

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels and Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels and Revolution
• Story of US Notes
• "Revolution" Study Guide

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class
3. Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution
4. TAG: The Declaration of Independence
5. Discussion: Winning Independence
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Discussion: The Constitutional Convent

Section 2: Westward

• Lowdown Sheet: "Westward"
• Vocab Packet: "Westward"
• "Westward" Video Guide

1. President's Video Guide: Washington - Monroe
2. 102 Minutes (9/11) Video Guide (Wheeler - Exempt)
3. Discussion: A New Nation in a Dangerous World
4. Anticipation: A Growing Nation

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Student News: 9.14.12

Read more...

Western Civilizations: 9.13.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#5): 9.10.12-9.14.12
• Map Quiz: Canada
• Clash of the Gods: Zeus
• Video Guide (#4)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Test Friday:  Ancient Greece
• Binder & Vocab Due

CURRENT ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE EPISODE

"Ancient Greece"

"Alexander the Great"




"Ancients Behaving Badly"



"Last Stand of the 300 Spartans"



"Clash of the Gods: Zeus"



Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for Western Civilizations
• Scrapbook Tips and Guidelines
• Scrapbook Rubric
• Scrapbook Example
• States Overview
• Map Overview
• Map Packet
• Map Quiz 1: The World
• CNN Logs
• 1: 8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24
• 3: 8.27-8.31

Section 1: Ancient Civilizations

• Lowdown:  Ancient Civilizations/Egypt
• Vocab Packet:  AC/Egypt
• Scrapbook Notes: Ancient Egypt
• Scrapbook Entry #1: Ancient Egypt

1. Early Man WS
2. TAG: Foundations of a Civilization
3. Anticipation Guide:  Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient Egypt Resources Map Activity
5. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
6. Daily Life Jigsaw Questions
7. Hieroglyphics Worksheet

Section 2: Ancient Greece

• Lowdown:  Ancient Greece
• Vocab Packet:  Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Ancient Greece
• Scrapbook Questions: Alexander the Great

1. Outline:  The Greeks
2. Chart & Questions:  Athens vs. Greece
3. Notes:  Athens vs. Sparta
4. Clash of the Gods:  Zeus
5. Persian Wars Worksheet
6. Anticipation Guide:  Alexander
7. Greek Achievement Worksheet

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