2012 Election: Interact

Who will our next President be? Will Ohio end up deciding the election? How close will the race be? Will the popular vote and the electoral vote be split? Join our Facebook event, and share your thoughts!  You can also leave your thoughts here!

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Today in Western Civilizations: 10.31.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue Student News for 10.29.12-11.02.12 (#10)
• Test: The Age of Change
• Binder/Vocab Check

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Test
• Binder
• Vocabulary

Art of the Renaissance

 
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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

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National vs. State Polls: Which is More Relevant?

With only a couple days left before the election, the national polls show a virtual tie. But do those national polls actually matter? That is a matter of debate as of late, due to how our electoral process actually works.  But what do the state polls tell us about the how 

the popular vote might play out? Five Thirty Eight examines that, and also gives you the latest forecast regarding next weeks election (Obama's chances are up to 77.4%). Pay particular attention to the forecast regarding the popular vote (contradicts many of the the current polls).  Share your thoughts on the story and/or the forecast!

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Politifact: Scariest Lines of the 2012 Campaign

In the spirit of Halloween, Politifact has issued their list of "Scariest Lines" from the 2012 Campaign (In other words, the biggest lies that have been thrown out there during the campaign so far). It includes both things that the President has said, and things that have been said about him. Check it out, and share your thoughts here, on our Facebook page, or through Twitter (mark your tweets with @mrdenton245).

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Student News: 10.31.12

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US History: 10.31.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #11 (10.29.12-11.09.12)
• Map Review
• Binder: Beginning of Class
• Vocab: Beginning of Class
• Scrapbook: End of Class

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Vocab
• Binder
• Scrapbook
• Thursday
• Cities Quiz #3

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 5: "Civil War"

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
8. 10.01-10.05
9. 10.15-10.19

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
4. North/South Spoke Diagram and Chart
5. North/South Flow Charts
6. Compromise to Conflict

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

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Western Civilizations: 10.30.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue Student News for 10.29.12-11.02.12 (#10)
• Map: Age of Exploration (#8)
• Clip: Exploration

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Test
• Binder
• Vocabulary

Art of the Renaissance

 
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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

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US History: 10.30.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #11 (10.29.12-11.09.12)
• Test: Civil War
• ITA: Binder, Scrapbook

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Tuesday
• Unit Test
• Vocab
• Binder
• Scrapbook?

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 5: "Civil War"

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
8. 10.01-10.05
9. 10.15-10.19

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
4. North/South Spoke Diagram and Chart
5. North/South Flow Charts
6. Compromise to Conflict

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

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Western Civilizations: 10.29.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin Student News for 10.29.12-11.02.12 (#10)
• TAG Quiz: The Age of Exploration (#7)
• Clip: Exploration

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Test
• Binder
• Vocabulary

Art of the Renaissance

 
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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

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US History: 10.29.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Complete CNN Log #11 (10.29.12-11.09.12)
• Finish Civil War Notes (#4)
• Work Day
• Check your binder!
• Vocab
• Scrapbook

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Tuesday
• Unit Test
• Vocab
• Binder
• Scrapbook?

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 5: "Civil War"

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
8. 10.01-10.05
9. 10.15-10.19

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
4. North/South Spoke Diagram and Chart
5. North/South Flow Charts
6. Compromise to Conflict

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Civil War" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide
4. Notes: Fighting the Civil War
5. 20 Important Words: Antietam Video
6. Gettysburg Video Sheet

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Western Civilizations: 10.26.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Complete Student News for 10.22.12-10.24.12 (#10)
• TAG: The Age of Exploration (#7)
• Clip: Exploration

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

Art of the Renaissance

 
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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes
7. TAG: The Age of Exploration

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US History: 10.26.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Complete CNN Log #10 (10.22.12-10.26.12)
• Finish Civil War Notes (#4)
• Booth Clip

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Tuesday
• Unit Test

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 5: "Civil War"

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
8. 10.01-10.05
9. 10.15-10.19

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
4. North/South Spoke Diagram and Chart
5. North/South Flow Charts
6. Compromise to Conflict

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Division" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide

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Student News: 10.26.12

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Western Civilizations: 10.25.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue Student News for 10.22.12-10.24.12 (#10)
• Art of the Renaissance
• Daily Life (#4)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

Art of the Renaissance


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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity
4. Daily Life in the Renaissance Materials (Info, Anticipation Guide, Illustrations, 2 Paragraph Write-up)
5. Reformation Questions
6. Reformation Notes

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US History: 10.25.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Continue CNN Log #10 (10.22.12-10.26.12)
• Cities Quiz #2
• Continue Gettysburg
• Video Guide

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Map Quiz

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 5: "Civil War"

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
8. 10.01-10.05
9. 10.15-10.19

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
4. North/South Spoke Diagram and Chart
5. North/South Flow Charts
6. Compromise to Conflict

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Division" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide

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Missed the Debate?

You can still watch it here.  You'll find a full replay below.  Who do you think would do a better job of  guiding America in its leadership role in the world?  Who comes across as being more presidential?  Remember to leave your comments!

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Final Presidential Debate

Thoughts?  Opinions?  Who won? Who lost?  Tell us below...

(Remember: Leave your first name, last initial to get extra credit.)

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Western Civilizations: 10.22.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin Student News for 10.22.12-10.24.12 (#10)
• Art of the Renaissance
• Daily Life (#4)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

Art of the Renaissance



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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity

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US History: 10.22.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Begin CNN Log #10 (10.22.12-10.26.12)
• Civil War Battle Guide (#3)
• Work Day
• Re-watch "Civil War"

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• Map Quiz

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 5: "Civil War"

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
8. 10.01-10.05
9. 10.15-10.19

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
4. North/South Spoke Diagram and Chart
5. North/South Flow Charts
6. Compromise to Conflict

Section 4: Civil War

• Lowdown Sheet: "Civil War"
• Vocab List: "Civil War"
• Vocab Packet: "Civil War"
• "Division" Video Guide

1. TAG Activity: The Union Dissolves
2. Civil War Data
3. Civil War Battle Guide

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Student News: 10.22.12

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Western Civilizations: 10.18.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Complete Student News for 10.15.12-10.19.12 (#9)
• Weekly Write-Up
• Women of the Renaissance Flyer (#4)

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 3: Ancient Rome

• 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
7. Fall of Rome WS
8. Nero GIST

Section 5: The Age of Change

• Lowdown:  The Age of Change
• Vocab Packet:  The Age of Change

1. Outline: The Renaissance
2. Men and Women of the Renaissance WS
3. Women of the Renaissance Activity

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