US History: 10.02.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Check your Email!!!
• CNN Student News
• Unit 4 Enrichment/RT
• Other
• Current Events 
• Makeup Unit 4 Test
• Overdue Vocab

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• -

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 6 Days Remain!
• Past Due: Unit 4 Vocab
• Makeup: Unit 4 Test
• Next Wednesday (10/7): All Makeup Work Due

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US History: 10.01.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Check your Email!!!
• CNN Student News
• Story of US: Division
• IWT
• Current Events Activity
• Makeup Unit 4 Test
• Overdue Vocab

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• -

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 7 Days Remain!
• Past Due: Unit 4 Vocab
• Makeup: Unit 4 Test
• Next Wednesday (10/7): All Makeup Work Due

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US History: 09.30.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Unit 4 Test
• Current Events Activity

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What compromises were passed to solve slavery-related issues prior to the Civil War?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 8 Days Remain!
• Past Due: Unit 4 Vocab
• Today: Unit 4 Test
• Next Wednesday (10/7): All Makeup Work Due

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US History: 09.29.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 4.4
• CNN Student News
• Complete
• Compromises Activity
• Presidents Clip
• IWT

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What compromises were passed to solve slavery-related issues prior to the Civil War?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 9 Days Remain!
• Past Due: Unit 4 Vocab
• Tomorrow: Unit 4 Test
• Next Wednesday (10/7): All Makeup Work Due

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US History: 09.28.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 4.3
• CNN Student News
• Compromises Activity
• Presidents Clip

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

• What compromises were passed to solve slavery-related issues prior to the Civil War?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 10 Days Remain!
• Today: Unit 4 Vocab Due
• Wednesday: Unit 4 Test
• Next Wednesday (10/7): All Makeup Work Due

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US History: 09.25.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• 50 States/Capitals Test
• IWT

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

1. What geographical differences existed between the North and South that eventually led to conflict?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 11 Days Remain!
• Today: 50 States/Capitals Test
• Monday: Unit 4 Vocabulary Due

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US History: 09.24.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 4.2
• CNN Student News
• Video GIST: The Presidents

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

1. What was done to try and prevent war in the decades leading up to the Civil War?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 12 Days Remain!
• Tomorrow: 50 States & Capitals Test

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US History: 09.23.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• Bellringer 4.1
• CNN Student News
• Activity: The Differences between the North and South

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

1. What differences existed between the North and South when it came to culture, population, economy, etc.?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 13 Days Remain!
• Friday: 50 States & Capitals Test

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US History: 09.22.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• (Complete) Questions on Slavery

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

1. How did American slaves' quality of life compare to that of free people?
2. In what ways did slaves try to rebel against those who held them captive?

ON THE RADAR

• Term: 14 Days Remain!
• Friday: 50 States & Capitals Test

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US History: 09.21.15

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News
• Questions on Slavery

TODAY'S BIG IDEAS

1. How did American slaves' quality of life compare to that of free people?
2. In what ways did slaves try to rebel against those who held them captive?

ON THE RADAR

• Due Today: Enrichment/Retake
• Friday: 50 States & Capitals Test

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US History: 10.07.14

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CLASSROOM COPIES
• None
• Unit 4 Vocab Test Today
• CNN Student News
• IWT
• Check Skyward!
• Vocab
• Journal
• Makeup Work

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• 4 Days Remaining in Quarter #1!!! Check Skyward!!!
• This Week:
• Monday: Vocab Due at the end of the Day
• Tuesday: Unit 4 Vocab Test
• Wednesday: Journal Due
• Thursday: Makeup Work Due
• Friday: FINAL EXAM

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US History: 10.05.14

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CLASSROOM COPIES
• None
• VOCAB DUE TODAY
• CNN Student News
• IWT
• Vocab
• Journal

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• 5 Days Remaining in Quarter #1!!!
• This Week:
• Monday: Vocab Due at the end of the Day
• Tuesday: Unit 4 Vocab Test
• Wednesday: Journal Due
• Thursday: Makeup Work Due
• Friday: FINAL EXAM

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US History: 10.03.14

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CLASSROOM COPIES
• 04.06 - Pre-War Compromises
• CNN Student News
• Weekly Observations
• IWT
• Vocab
• Journal

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• 6 Days Remaining!!!
• States Test Today
• Next Week:
• Monday: Vocab Due at the end of the Day
• Tuesday: Unit 4 Vocab Test
• Wednesday: Journal Due
• Thursday: Makeup Work Due
• Friday: FINAL EXAM

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US History: 10.02.14

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CLASSROOM COPIES
• None
• CNN Student News
• 50 States Test
• IWT
• Vocab
• Journal

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• 7 Days Remaining!!!
• States Test Today
• Next Week:
• Monday: Vocab Due at the end of the Day
• Tuesday: Unit 4 Vocab Test
• Wednesday: Journal Due
• Thursday: Makeup Work Due
• Friday: FINAL EXAM

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US History: 10.01.14

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CLASSROOM COPIES
• 4.04 - Comparing the North and South
• CNN Student News
• Activity: Comparing the North and South
• IWT
• Map Test
• Vocab
• Journal

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• 7 Days Remaining!!!
• States Test Tomorrow
• Journal Due A Week From Today
• FINAL EXAM: A Week From Friday

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US History: 09.29.14

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CLASSROOM COPIES
• 4.00 - CNN Student News
• CNN Student News
• Story of US: "Division"
• Journal Work Time

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• 10 Days
• States Test Thursday
• Journal Due A Week From Wednesday
• FINAL EXAM: A Week From Friday

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US History: 10.09.13

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News Sheet (CNN #8)
• Unit Test: Division
• Progress Test
• Site/Makeup Work

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Thursday (10.10) - Final Exam
• Get caught up:
• Vocab
• Sites
• Quizzes

BINDER: TABLE OF CONTENTS

In the Front

1. Lowdown for US History (Guidelines & Expectations)
2. Glossary
3. 50 States List/Map
4. States Packet #1
5. States Packet #2
6. States Packet #3
7. States Packet #4
8. States Packet #5

1. CNN Week 1
2. CNN Week 2
3. CNN Week 3
4. CNN Week 4
5. CNN Week 5

Unit #1: "Rebels"

1. Lowdown for Unit #1: "Rebels"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #1: "Rebels"
3. Story of US: "Rebels" - 4 Points
4. Colonial Matrix
5. French and Indian War Group Activity
6. How the States Got Their Shapes GIST
7. Notes: Causes of the Revolution/The Revolution Begins
8. TAG Activity: The Declaration of Independence

Unit #2: "Revolution"

1. Lowdown for Unit #2: "Revolution"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Revolution"
3. Story of US: "Revolution" - 4 Points
4. Notes: America Wins Its Independence
5. Video GIST: "Hornet's Nest"
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Notes: The Constitution Becomes Reality
8. The Presidents Video Sheet

Unit #3: "Westward"

1. Lowdown for Unit #3: "Westward"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #3: "Westward"
3. Story of US: "Westward" - 4 Points
4. Anticipation Guide: The Nation Expands
5. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Calculator
6. First Invasion: The War of 1812 Video Questions
7. Notes: America Discovers It's Manifest Destiny
8. Political Developments

Unit #4: "Division"

1. Lowdown for Unit #4: "Division"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #4: "Division"
3. Story of US: "Division" - 4 Points
4. The President's Video Sheet
5. Activity: Comparing Features of the North And South 
6. Activiy: North/South Climate Flow Charts
7. Activity: Your Compromises 

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US History: 10.01.13

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News Sheet (CNN #7)
• 50 States Test
• Story of US: "Division"

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Tuesday (10.1) - 50 States Map Test
• Tuesday (10.8) - "Division" Test
• Thursday (10.10) - Final Exam
• Get caught up:
• Vocab
• Sites
• Quizzes

BINDER: TABLE OF CONTENTS

In the Front

1. Lowdown for US History (Guidelines & Expectations)
2. Glossary
3. 50 States List/Map
4. States Packet #1
5. States Packet #2
6. States Packet #3
7. States Packet #4
8. States Packet #5

1. CNN Week 1
2. CNN Week 2
3. CNN Week 3
4. CNN Week 4
5. CNN Week 5

Unit #1: "Rebels"

1. Lowdown for Unit #1: "Rebels"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #1: "Rebels"
3. Story of US: "Rebels" - 4 Points
4. Colonial Matrix
5. French and Indian War Group Activity
6. How the States Got Their Shapes GIST
7. Notes: Causes of the Revolution/The Revolution Begins
8. TAG Activity: The Declaration of Independence

Unit #2: "Revolution"

1. Lowdown for Unit #2: "Revolution"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Revolution"
3. Story of US: "Revolution" - 4 Points
4. Notes: America Wins Its Independence
5. Video GIST: "Hornet's Nest"
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Notes: The Constitution Becomes Reality
8. The Presidents Video Sheet

Unit #3: "Westward"

1. Lowdown for Unit #3: "Westward"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Westward"
3. Story of US: "Westward" - 4 Points
4. Anticipation Guide: The Nation Expands
5. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Calculator
6. First Invasion: The War of 1812 Video Questions
7. Notes: Manifest Destiny
8. Activity: Political Developments...

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US History: 9.26.13

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News Sheet (CNN #6)
• Activity: Political Developments... (Westward #8)
• IWT:
• Test Prep: All-Stars
• Site
• Vocab
• Makeup

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Friday (9.27) - "Westward" Test
• Tuesday (10.1) - 50 States Map Test
• Tuesday (10.8) - "Division" Test
• Thursday (10.10) - Final Exam
• Get caught up:
• Vocab
• Sites
• Quizzes

BINDER: TABLE OF CONTENTS

In the Front

1. Lowdown for US History (Guidelines & Expectations)
2. Glossary
3. 50 States List/Map
4. States Packet #1
5. States Packet #2
6. States Packet #3
7. States Packet #4
8. States Packet #5

1. CNN Week 1
2. CNN Week 2
3. CNN Week 3
4. CNN Week 4
5. CNN Week 5

Unit #1: "Rebels"

1. Lowdown for Unit #1: "Rebels"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #1: "Rebels"
3. Story of US: "Rebels" - 4 Points
4. Colonial Matrix
5. French and Indian War Group Activity
6. How the States Got Their Shapes GIST
7. Notes: Causes of the Revolution/The Revolution Begins
8. TAG Activity: The Declaration of Independence

Unit #2: "Revolution"

1. Lowdown for Unit #2: "Revolution"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Revolution"
3. Story of US: "Revolution" - 4 Points
4. Notes: America Wins Its Independence
5. Video GIST: "Hornet's Nest"
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Notes: The Constitution Becomes Reality
8. The Presidents Video Sheet

Unit #3: "Westward"

1. Lowdown for Unit #3: "Westward"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Westward"
3. Story of US: "Westward" - 4 Points
4. Anticipation Guide: The Nation Expands
5. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Calculator
6. First Invasion: The War of 1812 Video Questions
7. Notes: Manifest Destiny
8. Activity: Political Developments...

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US History: 9.25.13

TODAY'S RUNDOWN

• CNN Student News Sheet (CNN #6)
• Notes: Manifest Destiny (Westward #6)
• IWT:
• Site
• Vocab
• Makeup

REMINDERS/COMING UP

• Friday (9.27) - "Westward" Test
• Tuesday (10.1) - 50 States Map Test
• Tuesday (10.8) - "Division" Test
• Thursday (10.10) - Final Exam
• Get caught up:
• Vocab
• Sites
• Quizzes

BINDER: TABLE OF CONTENTS

In the Front

1. Lowdown for US History (Guidelines & Expectations)
2. Glossary
3. 50 States List/Map
4. States Packet #1
5. States Packet #2
6. States Packet #3
7. States Packet #4
8. States Packet #5

1. CNN Week 1
2. CNN Week 2
3. CNN Week 3
4. CNN Week 4
5. CNN Week 5

Unit #1: "Rebels"

1. Lowdown for Unit #1: "Rebels"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #1: "Rebels"
3. Story of US: "Rebels" - 4 Points
4. Colonial Matrix
5. French and Indian War Group Activity
6. How the States Got Their Shapes GIST
7. Notes: Causes of the Revolution/The Revolution Begins
8. TAG Activity: The Declaration of Independence

Unit #2: "Revolution"

1. Lowdown for Unit #2: "Revolution"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Revolution"
3. Story of US: "Revolution" - 4 Points
4. Notes: America Wins Its Independence
5. Video GIST: "Hornet's Nest"
6. TAG: The Articles of Confederation
7. Notes: The Constitution Becomes Reality
8. The Presidents Video Sheet

Unit #3: "Westward"

1. Lowdown for Unit #3: "Westward"
2. Vocabulary Packet for Unit #2: "Westward"
3. Story of US: "Westward" - 4 Points
4. Anticipation Guide: The Nation Expands
5. Louisiana Purchase Inflation Calculator
6. Notes: Manifest Destiny

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