Today in US History: 9.5.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#4): 9.3.12-9.7.12
• Rebels and Revolution Test

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• 
  

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

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

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

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Today in US History: 9.4.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin CNN Log (#4): 9.3.12-9.7.12
• IWT:
• Unit Test Review
• Vocabulary
• Scrapbook
• Binder

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Unit 1 Test
• Binder Grade
• Vocabulary Due
• Scrapbook Due*

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31 

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 Convention

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Today in US History: 8.31.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#3): 8.27.12-8.31.12
• Individual TAG: The Articles of Confederation (#6)
• Discussion: The Constitutional Convention (#7)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Wednesday
• Unit 1 Test
• Binder Grade
• Vocabulary Due
• Scrapbook Due*

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31 

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 Convention

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Today in US History: 8.30.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#3): 8.27.12-8.31.12
• States Quiz #2: 11-20
• Discussion: Winning Independence
• "The Hornet's Nest"

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Thursday
• States Quiz 2

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31 

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

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Today in US History: 8.29.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#3): 8.27.12-8.31.12
• TAG: The Declaration of Independence (#4)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"

 
Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31 

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

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Today in US History: 8.28.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#3): 8.27.12-8.31.12
• Hand Out/Discuss the Rubric
• Hand Out: Revolution
• Story of US: Revolution
• TAG: The Declaration of Independence (#4)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"


Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• Scrapbook Rubric
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31 

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

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Today in US History: 8.27.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin CNN Log (#3): 8.27.12-8.31.12
• Weekly Write-up
• Complete Causes Discussion (#3)
• Story of US: Revolution

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

STORY OF US FOR THE CURRENT UNIT

EPISODE 1: "REBELS"

EPISODE 2: "REVOLUTION"



Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• States Overview
• States Packets
• 1: 1-10
• 2: 11-20
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs

1. 8.13-8.17
2. 8.20-8.24
3. 8.27-8.31 

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

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

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

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Today in US History: 8.24.12

 TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Weekly Paper Pickup (Right Tray)
• Complete CNN Log (#2): 8.20.12-8.24.12
• Weekly Write-up
• Work Day
• Expectations
• Preliminary Investigation
• Re-Watch

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• Scrapbook Expectations
• States Overview
• States Packet #1
• States Quiz #1
• CNN Logs
• 1:  8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels & Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels & Revolution
• Story of US Notes

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

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Today in US History: 8.23.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#2): 8.20.12-8.24.12
• States Quiz #1
• Discussion:  Causes of the Revolution (#3)

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• States Overview
• States Packet #1
• CNN Logs
• 1:  8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels & Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels & Revolution
• Story of US Notes

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

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Today in US History: 8.22.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#2): 8.20.12-8.24.12
• Story Of Us: "Rebels"
• Complete Colonial Matrix (#1) If you have not already done so.
• Handout Lowdown Sheet and Vocabulary Packets
• Will be in the very front of your Rebels & Revolution Unit
• Handout Glossary
• Will go up in the front section of your Binder
• Prepare for States Quiz #1 (States 1-10)
• Complete Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact (#2)
• SKIP: "Making Connections" & "Relating the Past to Our Lives"
• Group Study:  The French and Indian War
• This will be turned in for a grade, and will not be numbered.

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• Glossary
• States Overview
• States Packet #1
• CNN Logs
• 1:  8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24

Section 1: Rebels & Revolution

• Lowdown Sheet for Rebels & Revolution
• Vocabulary Packet for Rebels & Revolution
• Story of US Notes

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class

Read more...

Today in US History: 8.21.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Continue CNN Log (#2): 8.20.12-8.24.12
• Complete Colonial Matrix (#1) If you have not already done so.
• Complete Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact (#2)
• SKIP: "Making Connections" & "Relating the Past to Our Lives"
• Group Study:  The French and Indian War
• This will be turned in for a grade, and will not be numbered.

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• States Overview
• States Packet #1
• CNN Logs
• 1:  8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24

Section 1: Rebels/Revolution

• Story of US Notes

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class

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Today in US History: 8.20.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Begin CNN Log (#2): 8.20.12-8.24.12
• Turn in Parent Slips
• Binder Check (Possession Only)
• Complete Colonial Matrix (#1)
• *Note on Binder Organization
• ITA: Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact (#2)
• SKIP: "Making Connections" & "Relating the Past to Our Lives"

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• States Overview
• States Packet #1
• CNN Logs
• 1:  8.13-8.17
• 2: 8.20-8.24

Section 1: Rebels/Revolution

• Story of US Notes

1. Colonial Matrix
2. Source Document:  The Mayflower Compact
1. *Note:  This will be an empty spot for Mr. Wheeler's Class

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Today in US History: 8.17.12

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• CNN 8.17.12
• Friday Write-Up
• Grade Progress Test 1 (2nd Block Only)
• Story of US:  The Colonial Period (Through 17:40 Mark)
• Take Notes!
• Colonial Matrix (#1)
• *Note on Binder Organization

REMINDERS/COMING UP:

• Monday
• Parent Slips due
• Binder Due (Get one sooner!)
• Thursday
• States Quiz 1

Binder Table of Contents:

In the VERY FRONT:

• Lowdown for US History
• States Overview
• States Packet #1
• CNN Logs
• 1:  8.13-817

Section 1: Rebels/Revolution

• Story of US Notes

1. Colonial Matrix

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