United States History I College Prep

United States History I

College Prep

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Tuesday September 3, 2013Q.O.D.: Why do we study History?Q.O.D.: Why do we study History?

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American colonists were unhappy with British rule.colonists were unhappy with British rule.

Agenda:Agenda:

1.1.Review SyllabusReview Syllabus

2.2.Q.O.D:Q.O.D:

3.3.Citizenship TestCitizenship Test

4.4.CNN student News CNN student News

5.5.Background to Declaration of Independence Background to Declaration of Independence

Fast Facts Questions

1. What is sometimes measured in millisieverts?

2. In which places did Diana Nyad start and end her recent, long-distance swim?

3. What technology did scientists use to search below the ice in Greenland?

Thursday September 5, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American colonists were unhappy explain why American colonists were unhappy with British rule.with British rule.

AgendaAgenda

Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts QuestionsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts Questions

Issues behind the Revolutionary WarIssues behind the Revolutionary War

Declaration of Independence ActivityDeclaration of Independence Activity

9/5 Fast Fact Questions

1. What country's lawmakers have voted 1. What country's lawmakers have voted against participating in a strike against Syria?against participating in a strike against Syria?

2. How long has the Rim Fire been burning in 2. How long has the Rim Fire been burning in California?California?

3. What are some of the duties and 3. What are some of the duties and responsibilities of a federal park ranger?responsibilities of a federal park ranger?

Monday September 9, 2013Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain various historian interpretations of the explain various historian interpretations of the Declaration of independenceDeclaration of independence

AgendaAgenda

Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts QuestionsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts Questions

Historian Interpretations WorksheetHistorian Interpretations Worksheet

Preamble Declaration of IndependencePreamble Declaration of Independence

Exit ActivityExit Activity


1. How might a massive influx of refugees strain a 1. How might a massive influx of refugees strain a host country's resources? What are some host country's resources? What are some resources that Syrian refugees might need? resources that Syrian refugees might need?

2. What are some criteria that could be used to 2. What are some criteria that could be used to determine a host city for the Olympics? determine a host city for the Olympics?

3. What kinds of "safeguards" do you think Florida 3. What kinds of "safeguards" do you think Florida A&M University put in place against hazing? A&M University put in place against hazing?

Wednesday September 11, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the the Declaration of Independence explain how the the Declaration of Independence helped shape the United States of America new helped shape the United States of America new system of governmentsystem of government

AgendaAgenda

Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News

Performance Based Task: Declaration of IndependencePerformance Based Task: Declaration of Independence

Treaty of Paris and Chapter 5 Section 1 ReviewTreaty of Paris and Chapter 5 Section 1 Review


9/11 Fast Facts Questions

1. What is known about a recent, diplomatic 1. What is known about a recent, diplomatic proposal regarding Syria's chemical weapons?proposal regarding Syria's chemical weapons?

2. Who painted the recently discovered 2. Who painted the recently discovered masterpiece "Sunset at Montmajour"?masterpiece "Sunset at Montmajour"?

3. What questions have been raised about 3. What questions have been raised about Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida? How Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida? How have some of these questions been addressed have some of these questions been addressed by Nyad's team and others?by Nyad's team and others?

After completion of Performance Based Task

Use page 113 to complete the following Use page 113 to complete the following questions:questions:

1. How many years after the Revolutionary War 1. How many years after the Revolutionary War did it take to sign the Treaty of Paris 1783?did it take to sign the Treaty of Paris 1783?

Identify and explain the 3 provisions under the Identify and explain the 3 provisions under the Treaty of Paris 1783.Treaty of Paris 1783.

Friday September 13, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion.Rebellion.

AgendaAgenda


Review Treaty of Paris 1783Review Treaty of Paris 1783

Chapter 5 section 1 QuestionsChapter 5 section 1 Questions



1. What U.S. state has the highest mean 1. What U.S. state has the highest mean elevation of all 50 states?elevation of all 50 states?

2. Why were people in parts of Colorado told 2. Why were people in parts of Colorado told to stay home?to stay home?

3. What is the largest U.S. city to file for 3. What is the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy?bankruptcy?

9/13 Exit Activity

Explain 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Explain 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.Confederation.

Tuesday September 17, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion.Rebellion.

AgendaAgenda


Report Out Answers: Chapter 5 section 1 QuestionsReport Out Answers: Chapter 5 section 1 Questions

Northwest Territory ActivityNorthwest Territory Activity



1. What is known about a shooting that 1. What is known about a shooting that happened at the Washington Navy Yard happened at the Washington Navy Yard yesterday?yesterday?

2. In what country did the Mount Sinabung 2. In what country did the Mount Sinabung volcano erupt?volcano erupt?

3. Who is known as the "Father of the U.S. 3. Who is known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution"?Constitution"?

Territory Questions

Read page 130-131.

Answers questions on page 131 # 1-3.

Thursday September 19, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion.Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion.

AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: Complete chapter 5 section 1 study guideQ.O.D.: Complete chapter 5 section 1 study guide

– Shays Rebellion Textbook Reading and QuestionsShays Rebellion Textbook Reading and Questions

– Informational Text DiscussionInformational Text Discussion

Monday September 23, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion.connection to Shays Rebellion.

• AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News– Quiz: Chapter 5 section1Quiz: Chapter 5 section1– Informational Text Informational Text – Exit ActivityExit Activity


1. In what African capital did a terrorist attack 1. In what African capital did a terrorist attack occur at a shopping mall?occur at a shopping mall?

2. What areas have been affected by Typhoon 2. What areas have been affected by Typhoon Usagi?Usagi?

3. How did a Minnesota fast food worker react 3. How did a Minnesota fast food worker react after a blind customer accidentally dropped $20?after a blind customer accidentally dropped $20?

Informational Text: Shays Rebellion

• Topic Sentence: Flip question, answer question, title, date, author

• Background Information: discuss weakness of Articles of Confederation

• Quote: Author’s last name stated “______________”.

• Analyze: Author’s last name explained _____________.

• Concluding Sentence: Wrap up your points

Wednesday September 25, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the debate over the Articles of Confederation created the Constitution.

• Agenda:

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Finish informational Text– Compromise reading and Questions– Report Out– Exit Activity


1. What are some examples of what would and would not be affected by a U.S. government shutdown?

2. The terrorist group that claimed responsibility for an attack in Kenya is based in what neighboring country?

3. What does "APU," which recently appeared on some college athletes' clothing, stand for?

Friday September 27, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how compromise was the key to creating explain how compromise was the key to creating the Constitution.the Constitution.

• AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News– Chapter 5 section 2 questionsChapter 5 section 2 questions– Report OutReport Out– Exit ActivityExit Activity


• As you watch CNN Student News write 3 key As you watch CNN Student News write 3 key points under each topicpoints under each topic

– U.S. and Iranian meetingU.S. and Iranian meeting

– Post stamp pricesPost stamp prices

– Debt ceilingDebt ceiling

9/27 Exit Activity

• In a paragraph format define at least three out In a paragraph format define at least three out of the four terms and establish at least one of the four terms and establish at least one connection between the historical terms.connection between the historical terms.

– Great CompromiseGreat Compromise

– Virginia PlanVirginia Plan

– New Jersey PlanNew Jersey Plan

– 3/5 compromise3/5 compromise

Tuesday October 1, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the conflicts with creating the explain how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were resolved.Constitution were resolved.

• AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News

– Branches of Government SummaryBranches of Government Summary

– Conflict and Resolution ActivityConflict and Resolution Activity

– Exit ActivityExit Activity


1. How did U.S. markets respond to the possibility of a federal government shutdown?

2. What are some arguments for and against the California law that would require websites to remove images and videos of minors upon request?

3. What discovery was made recently regarding a photograph taken at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1863?

Branches of Gov’t Summary

• Using the three branches of government Using the three branches of government graphic organizer and page 136 in the graphic organizer and page 136 in the textbook answer the following questions:textbook answer the following questions:

– Summarize each branch of government.Summarize each branch of government.

– Why did the Constitution create the separation Why did the Constitution create the separation of powers?of powers?

– Why did the Constitution set up the system of Why did the Constitution set up the system of checks and balances?checks and balances?

Thursday October 3

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were resolved.resolved.

• AgendaAgenda


– Conflict and Resolution ActivityConflict and Resolution Activity

– Report Out Report Out

– Exit ActivityExit Activity


1. Who are the current leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate? How do each of these leaders feel about the federal government shutdown?

2. What did the students in the video do to restore the stream?

3. According to the report, how is this bionic leg different from most other prostheses that are currently available?

Monday October 7, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were resolved.resolved.

• AgendaAgenda


– Conflict and Resolution Activity Group WorkConflict and Resolution Activity Group Work

– Complete chapter 5 section 2 study guideComplete chapter 5 section 2 study guide

– Compromise QuestionCompromise Question


1. Describe the two counterterrorism operations that 1. Describe the two counterterrorism operations that were launched by U.S. military forces this weekend. were launched by U.S. military forces this weekend. Where did these operations take place?Where did these operations take place?

2. What is meant by the term "debt ceiling"? 2. What is meant by the term "debt ceiling"? According to the report, if no agreement to raise the According to the report, if no agreement to raise the debt ceiling is reached by October 17, what could debt ceiling is reached by October 17, what could happen?happen?

3. How is the U.S. Supreme Court different from other 3. How is the U.S. Supreme Court different from other courts you have seen or are familiar with?courts you have seen or are familiar with?

Compromise Question

In a well written paragraph (with at least five sentences), explain how the Great Compromise met the needs of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. Why was the 3/5 compromise included in the debate? You may write your paragraph on this paper below.

Wednesday October 9, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the debate over ratifying the Constitution.

• Agenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News

– Quiz Chapter 5 section 2

– Debate over ratifying Constitution

– Report Out answer

– Bill of Rights Activity


1. According to the report, what percentage of federal workers are currently furloughed as part of the partial U.S. government shutdown?

2. Where are the Winter Olympics being held next year? How is that city preparing for the games?

3. What is known about a recent Salmonella outbreak in the U.S.?

Friday October 11, 2013

• Objectives: Students will be able to identify and Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how the United States transformed it’s explain how the United States transformed it’s government from the Articles of Confederation to government from the Articles of Confederation to the newly ratified Constitution.the newly ratified Constitution.

• AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News– Chapter 5 Test Study GuideChapter 5 Test Study Guide– Homework: Study for chapter 5 Test (Wednesday Homework: Study for chapter 5 Test (Wednesday

October 16October 16thth))


1.1. What is this years educational theme?What is this years educational theme?

2.2. What is the proposal to temporarily raise the What is the proposal to temporarily raise the debt ceiling?debt ceiling?

3.3. What is the largest ship in the world?What is the largest ship in the world?

Wednesday October 16, 2013• Objectives: Students will be able to identify and Objectives: Students will be able to identify and

explain how the United States transformed it’s explain how the United States transformed it’s government from the Articles of Confederation to government from the Articles of Confederation to the newly ratified Constitution.the newly ratified Constitution.

• AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: Study for Chapter 5 TestQ.O.D.: Study for Chapter 5 Test– Chapter 5 Test Chapter 5 Test – Performance Based Task Revisions: Shays Rebellion Performance Based Task Revisions: Shays Rebellion

OR Make up workOR Make up work

Friday October 18, 2013

• Objectives: Students will be able to identify and Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how President George Washington worked explain how President George Washington worked to earn respect for the new government of the to earn respect for the new government of the United States.United States.

• Agenda:Agenda:


– Anti-Federalist Informational TextAnti-Federalist Informational Text

– Washington Administration WorksheetWashington Administration Worksheet


1. When does the government compromise on the debt extend to?

2.How can news organizations effectively convey images of modern-day slavery? What effects might these images have on viewers?

3. Why does Spain want to shift its time zone?

Washington President Video

As you listen to the ten minute video highlight of As you listen to the ten minute video highlight of presidents provide information for the following presidents provide information for the following points:points:

1.1.Political partyPolitical party

2.2.Years in officeYears in office

3.3.Accomplishments/FirstAccomplishments/First

4.4.Struggles/ControversiesStruggles/Controversies

Tuesday October 22, 2013• Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain

how President George Washington worked to earn how President George Washington worked to earn respect for the new government of the United States.respect for the new government of the United States.

• Agenda:Agenda:

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQ.O.D.: CNN Student News– Washington President Worksheet ReviewWashington President Worksheet Review– President Washington VideoPresident Washington Video– Informational Text Review FactsInformational Text Review Facts– Chapter 5 Review WorkChapter 5 Review Work


• 1. What problems have been associated with the 1. What problems have been associated with the enrollment website for the Affordable Care Act enrollment website for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? What different perspectives do (Obamacare)? What different perspectives do elected officials have on these problems?elected officials have on these problems?

• 2. When does hurricane season officially end? How 2. When does hurricane season officially end? How does the number of hurricanes so far this year does the number of hurricanes so far this year compare to that of previous years?compare to that of previous years?

• 3. What is unique about the Mexico City hospital 3. What is unique about the Mexico City hospital building described in today's program?building described in today's program?

10/22 Exit Activity

On white line paper answer the following questions On white line paper answer the following questions from the George Washington Worksheet:from the George Washington Worksheet:

1.1.What was Thomas Jefferson view of the What was Thomas Jefferson view of the government?government?

2.2.What was Hamilton’s view of the government?What was Hamilton’s view of the government?

3.3.What were the three cities that have served as What were the three cities that have served as capital of the United States?capital of the United States?

Thursday October 24, 2013• Objective: Students will be able to identify

and explain how Americans went from being controlled by a monarchy, to creating the Articles of Confederation and ending with a new Constitution.

• Agenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Complete MCA study guide


1. Why has Health and Human Services Secretary 1. Why has Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius come under strong criticism Kathleen Sebelius come under strong criticism recently? What does she tell CNN about the Affordable recently? What does she tell CNN about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) website?Care Act (Obamacare) website?

2. What are some of the principal bodies of the United 2. What are some of the principal bodies of the United Nations? What are some of the duties of these groups?Nations? What are some of the duties of these groups?

3. What are the circumstances surrounding a claim of 3. What are the circumstances surrounding a claim of bullying against a football team's coaches?bullying against a football team's coaches?

Additional QuestionsFront page of MCA study guidePart II APart II A

5.5.RepublicRepublic

Front pageFront page

6.6.The national government under the Articles of The national government under the Articles of Confederation had what type of organization?Confederation had what type of organization?

2. To find answer look at Branches handout or 2. To find answer look at Branches handout or chapter 5 section 2chapter 5 section 2

Back page of MCA study guide

Part Two: A, B, C

1.1. Define termDefine term

2.2. Provide historical connectionProvide historical connection

3.3. Exceed ProficiencyExceed Proficiency

1.1. Provide additional Provide additional informationinformation

2.2. Relate to real world Relate to real world connection (current event)connection (current event)

Part three

1.1. Define Great CompromiseDefine Great Compromise

2.2. How did Great Compromise met needs of Virginia How did Great Compromise met needs of Virginia Plan?Plan?

3.3. How did Great Compromise met needs of NJ Plan?How did Great Compromise met needs of NJ Plan?

4.4. Explain 3/5 CompromiseExplain 3/5 Compromise

5.5. Exceed ProficiencyExceed Proficiency

1.1. Provide additional informationProvide additional information

2.2. Relate to real world connection (current Relate to real world connection (current event)event)

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