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Monday, April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

MONDAY/Tuesday

 Using your resources, you will create a caption and illustration for the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments!

Google Classroom has a posting for the assignment too!

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021 Women's Rights

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
The 19th Amendment gave Women the Right to Vote
  1. Review of Reform Topics 
  2. Underground Railroad Review
  3. Geography, Transportation, Economy--Comparison of North and South---Picture Activity
  4. Begin Movie:  12 Years a Slave

Monday, April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021 Chapter 20--African Americans 1800's

MONDAY/TUESDAY

  1. Print Andrew Jackson Essay--Staple Essay with Prewriting behind it----Paperclip the Rubric to the top with your  Name printed on it.
  2. Use remaining time to complete the assignments below



Click on the link below for a "CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE"
(In the search box--type these words to see options)


When you are done---You need to send Mrs. Bearden an email.  You will construct a minimum 5 sentences telling Mrs. Bearden about your experience and outcome while completing the activity.  Highlight anything new you learned or if what you discovered just reinforced what we talked about in class.

SUBJECT:  My Adventure   Email:  beardenp@fultonpirates.net



Friday, April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021


FRIDAY:





PSAT TESTING DAY !

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021 Louisiana Purchase: MOVING WESTWARD!!

Wednesday/Thursday
  1. Andrew Jackson--Essay---Reminder, and questions about assignment

  2. Look up Definition to Manifest Destiny--- ---Find the picture below online--find the title of it and give 3 facts about it!


     Introduction to Chapter 15--Map Notes-- 
  3. (Pick up a copy of the Map )



"WE ALL NEED SOME ELBOW ROOM!"


 

Monday, April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021


MONDAY/TUESDAY
  1. Review and Finish last Clips together! 
  2. Discuss Expectations for Written Assessment---Documents are in Google Classroom

Andrew Jackson Clip #10 together---

Add some more facts to your “list”
  • Look over your list which one do you have more of?  Your initial thoughts today---Love him or Hate him?  What things stand out to you as most memorable when I mention his name?  
  • You are going to construct an essay, it must reflect a polished piece of formal writing. You will work on it this week, start thinking about what you want to include in it.  You will need to include at least 3 good traits, 3 bad traits and be able to explain why you love him or hate him.  You need to include specific stories and examples as evidence within your essay.
  • Use the Prewriting form, your notes and rubric to drive your final project.  This is a 40 point assignment!  Quality work and good writing are expected.  

Friday, April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021 Indian Outlaw---"The 5 Civilized Tribes"

FRIDAY

  1. Review of Chapter 14--Jacksonian Era
  2. Indian Outlaw--5 Civilized Tribes
  3. Continue Watching Andrew Jackson Video---taking notes
  4. View Clips #5 and #6---Continue with Notes


Wednesday, April 7, 2021

April 7 & 8, 2021 The Jacksonian Era--Part 1

Wednesday/Thursday:
  1. Introduction to Chapter 14---Antebellum Period and Jacksonian Era (1820's-1840's)
  2. NOTES--You will be watching clips this week on the Life of Andrew Jackson.  You will record personal notes as you watch.  You will be listing good and bad things about him.  In the end you will be asked to make a judgment call, and decide if you love him or hate him.  (Note sheet available in Google Classroom)
  3. Watch Intro Clip For Andrew Jackson---we will link to others today and get as far as as we can get today so we can finish on Friday!



Monday, April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

MONDAY:  The expectation for today is you will be respectful and busy working on something!


  1. Pick up a packet from the sub today!  Your job is to complete all of it and turn it in before leaving today!
  2. War of 1812 Circle a Word- complete it--and then move on to the next page in the packet--
  3. Page 2 has  the following people listed: Henry Clay, John CalhounDaniel Webster, and John Marshall---  Your job is to use any resources you choose and you must Locate 5 facts on these men (Look for interesting facts and things you find interesting and perhaps no one else may locate!)
  4. The final page asks that you locate causes and effects for the War of 1812---Google and be resourceful as you complete the worksheet.
  5. Using any additional time give this matching activity a try! See what you learned!
  6. Turn in your completed work before leaving the room today!

Friday, March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

FRIDAY:

  1. Overview of Chapter 13 
  2. Turn in  Chapter 13 notes
  3. Begin Watching History of Us--Western Frontier




Tuesday, March 23, 2021

March 24, 2021 Justin Moore: Small Town USA


Wednesday & Thursday:

1812 or 2021---American Pride is still Alive and Well!

  1. Review of previous notes
  2. Station Activity--American Art
  3. Finish Notes
  4. Continue listening to Song's submitted by students

Monday, March 22, 2021

March 22, 2021 Interactive Flag Activity

MONDAY & TUESDAY

    1. Complete the directions below---


Click the link above to open the interactive flag site.

By clicking on the circles/spots on the flag, reveal
facts and information about the flag.
Pick up an Index card from the front of the room.
Write down 3 interesting facts you discovered while looking at this Flag.

Put your Name on your Card, and turn it in for your daily points


3.  Begin Chapter 13 notes

4. Continue viewing Student "National Pride" Songs

Friday, March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021 NATIONALISM: SHOW YOUR AMERICAN PRIDE WITH MUSIC JUST LIKE AFTER THE WAR OF 1812

FRIDAY:
  1. Introduction to Chapter 13---Assignment for the week!
  2. Begin searching for Song and Link to complete assignment!






Your assignment this week is to locate a song that
demonstrates "American Pride" that shows a sense of
Nationalism just as we have talked about that
began showing up after the War of 1812.
            1. SUBJECT: (Social Studies HOUR); SONG TITLE/Artist 
            2. In your email:  Give a short reason why you picked your song.  
            3. INFORMATION EMAILED NO Later than the end of your class time on Friday, March 26 2021.  The sooner you submit your choice, the less likely you are to have a song someone else will use!  FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

March 17 & 18, 2021

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

  1. Review: Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe Policy
  2. Turn in Chapter 12 notes
  3. Finish Captain Philips

Monday, March 15, 2021

March 15, 2021 Monroe Doctrine: Foreign Policy

MONDAY & TUESDAY

Battle of New Orleans---Play as kids enter
Reading and Questions---Highlights of the War of 1812
Last Reader's Theater--Monroe Doctrine
Notes--Finish Note Packet
Continue watching --Captain Philips


In Chapter 12, we have been looking at past presidents
and their actions that helped shape foreign policy.
James Monroe was one president that played a large
role in this effort. Take a look!

Friday, March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

FRIDAY:


  1. Review Adam's, Jefferson and Madison Foreign Policies
  2. Continue watching "Captain Philips"

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

March 10 2021 XY,Z Affair----Problems again with France

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY:



President John Adams had his hands full,
and no shortage of problems during his administration.

  1. Complete note sheet from from Adams and Jefferson events!
  2. Reenactment for Madison and Monroe---complete notes
  3. Continue watching "Captain Philips"



Monday, March 8, 2021

March 8 & 9, 2021

MONDAY & TUESDAY

  1. Introduction to Chapter 12 (Dollar Bill Activity)
  2. John Adams Reader's Theater--Reenactment--
  3. Prepare and Present Thomas Jefferson's Foreign Policy reenactment
  4. Begin Watching "Captain Philips"

Friday, March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021 Election Ad for Jefferson

Friday:

  1. Review Chapter 11---Make sure Election of 1800 Email has been completed
  2. Group Study time
  3. Chapter 11 Quiz

JEFFERSON FOR PRESIDENT!
Here is a sample of what a negative TV ad might
have looked like for Adams in the day!

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

March 3 & 4, 2021

A quick summary of the Election of 1800

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY:

  • Washington's Farewell Address Review
  • Recap Jefferson and Hamilton Notes
  • Finish Note Packet and Submit today
  • Activity Work Time
1.  Locate the 4 candidates from the election of 1800.
2. Select one candidate--look for 2 facts you can use on a Political Poster or in an Ad campaign
3.  Using any format--create a 1 page campaign poster for your Candidate.  Make sure you include your 2 facts and graphics and symbols.
4. Today you will send ONE email to Mrs. Bearden.  In that email you will: list the 4 candidates.  Explain who became president and who became vice president.  Screen shot your ad you created and attach it   SUBJECT: ELECTION OF 1800   Email:  beardenp@fultonpirates.net
5.  If you have extra time---search Youtube for any "Campaign Ads" created for any candidate from this 1800's election (students have previously made projects--and you will be amazed at what you might find!  Bookmark anything good you find!)  I will share some with you on Friday!


Monday, March 1, 2021

March 1 & 2, 2021 Hamilton vs Jefferson

Monday & Tuesday:
  1.  Review Washington's Farewell Address Activity
  2. Chapter 11 Notes--Hamilton vs. Jefferson

Two parties start to emerge after Washington's Farewell Address.
Federalist or Republican
Which side would you choose, and why?

Thursday, February 25, 2021

February 25 & 26, 2021 George Washington's Grand Finale!

Thursday/Friday
  1. Introduction to Chapter 11
  2. Whiskey Rebellion -Review/Discussion
  3. Washington's Farewell Address





Tuesday, February 23, 2021

February 23, 2021 The Bill of Rights Game

TUESDAY:


1. Click the Link below to Play a Game about the Bill of Rights!!

The Bill of Rights Game

or check this one out

That's Your Right


When completed
  1. Take a screen shot of "Ratified" portion of your certificate!---You have to complete the game to get to it!
  2. Email your Screen shot to Mrs. Bearden for you daily points!
  3. SUBJECT:  Bill of Rights Game   Email: beardenp@fultonpirates.net
  4. FINISH BILL OF RIGHTS PROJECT!
  5. Supreme Court Rulings Activity

Friday, February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021 THE BILL OF RIGHTS----Rap

Friday/Monday


  1. Recap and Review "Dac"ri" and Bill of Rights--
  2. Project Work Time --
  3. Bill of Rights Recap Worksheet (Quiz)





Wednesday, February 17, 2021

February 17, 2021 Bill of Rights: Hands On!!

WEDNESDAY:


INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 10
THE BILL OF RIGHTS!

  1. Chapter 9 Quick Review and Dac"ri" foundation
  2. Show examples of Student Projects for Bill of Rights
  3. View Clip----Quiz #1 over bill of rights will be on Thursday
  4. PROJECT WORK TIME!---




Monday, February 15, 2021

February 15 & 16 ,2021

MONDAY & TUESDAY

  1. Review Chapter 9---Finish Notes--
  2. 3 Branches of Government
  3. The Preamble
  4. The Bar Exam
  5. "Constitutional or Not" Activity
  6. Unit Assessment

Thursday, February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021 The 3 Branches of Government


THURSDAY & FRIDAY

  1. Review of 3 Branches of Government
  2. Return Quiz Results
  3. Watch Clip 
    *Continue with Constitution Scavenger Hunt Notes



If time:  Ray Stevens

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

February 9 & 10, 2021 How a Bill Becomes a Law

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
  1. Preamble  & 3 Ring Circus Review
  2. Review 3 Branches of Government--Quiz  
  3. Notes/Constitution Activity--  Executive & Judicial Branches



Thursday, February 4, 2021

February 4 & 5, 2021 The Preamble

THURSDAY & FRIDAY
  1. Intro to Chapter 9
  2. The Preamble--Activity
  3. The 3 branches of Government
  4. Textbook p. 119 and 120
  5. Constitution p. 474  (Look at book set up)
  6. Section 1---The Legislative Branch notes
***Online students will have an alternative assignment for Chapter 9---It will be posted on Monday!




 

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

February 2 & 3, 2021 The Constitutional Convention

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
  1. Review of The Articles of Confederation & Northwest Ordinance
  2. Discuss the groups that showed up to the convention and people there.
  3. Continue with Notes for Chapter 8
  4. View the Clip below--





Monday, February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021

 Monday:


Enjoy Your Day!!

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

January 27 & 28, 2021 (SHAYS' REBELLION)

Wednesday & Thursday


  1. Intro Chapter 8
  2. Articles of Confederation--pg 103
  3. Shay's Rebellion (notes 8.3-8.4)


 Shays' Rebellion and the
weakness of the Articles of Confederation.

Monday, January 25, 2021

January 25 & 26, 2021

MONDAY & TUESDAY


  1. Chapter 7 Review--Finish Notes today
  2. Map Activity
  3. Finish watching "The Patriot"
  4. Review Cards for Chapter 7

Friday, January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

 FRIDAY:


  1. Chapter 7 Review--Strengths and Weaknesses** ONLINE STUDENTS:  CHAPTER 7 NOTES ARE DUE TODAY!!
  2. Continue watching "The Patriot"

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

January 20 & 21, 2021

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY:

  1. Chapter 7 Review--Strengths and Weaknesses
  2. Notes (Section 7.5 & 7.6
  3. "American Crisis"--
  4. Continue watching "The Patriot"

Monday, January 18, 2021

January 18 & 19, 2021

Monday & Tuesday:

1.  Introduction to Chapter 7---Look at textbook    sections for general overview
2. Chapter 7 Notes  (Sections 7.2 - 7.4)
3. Begin Watching "The Patriot"

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

January 13 & 14, 2021

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
  1. Review--Finish Notes--Submit (email)
  2. Finish Watching 1776
  3. Caesar Rodney Follow up
  4. Too Late to Apologize!
  5. Clicker Questions for review of Chapter material

Monday, January 11, 2021

January 11 & 12, 2021

 Monday & Tuesday



Finish Chapter 6 Notes and Continue watching 1776

Friday, January 8, 2021

January 8, 2021

 FRIDAY:


Continue Watching 1776

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

January 6 & 7, 2021

 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY


1. Review 
2. Continue with Chapter 6 Notes----Copy of worksheets in Google Classroom----Use DOCHUB to complete---
3. Continue watching 1776 (Online students will be getting a link to complete this next week)

Monday, January 4, 2021

January 4 & 5, 2021

MONDAY & TUESDAY

1. Review 
2. Chapter 6 Notes---as a review--Copy of worksheets in Google Classroom----Use DOCHUB to complete---
3. Begin watching 1776 (Online students will be getting a link to complete this next week)