Archive for September, 2008

Lesson Plans: September 29 – October 3rd

For the next two weeks the theme is “Causes of the American Revolution.”Objectives: 8.SS.H.3A&BKid Friendly Lingo: We’ll learn how the Proclamation of 1763, Various Acts, the Boston Tea Party, and the Sons of Liberty contributed to the American Revolution.
Sept. 29

Brief Warm Up
Last of the Mohicans: Goal – Determine what parts of the film show colonists [...]

Posted on September 27, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Lesson Plans: Sept. 22-26

With some adjustments to the calendar, this week is all about assessment. We’ll get started on the French and Indian War.
Objectives: 8.SS.H.2.A-F, 3.A; Geo.3; Econ.2,
Kid Friendly Lingo: Why did Europe colonize the New World? How were colonies different? How did colonies function? What conflicts existed between the colonial powers in the New World?
Sept. 22

WU
Complete [...]

Posted on September 20, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Try this again

Okay, try this again. With power being out for 3 days (and no school), this is what we’ll do for Thursday and Friday.
Thursday:

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Quiz
Review Jamestown Compare Contrast
Supplemental Handout
Diseases and Natives Hand Out

Note: Level 1 Class continues work on their paper.
Friday:
Moodle (if I can get lab time)

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Complete Review sheet for the test.

Posted on September 18, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Lesson Plans: Sept. 15-19th

We’ve a big test this week. So for much of the week, we’ll review what you’ve learned as well as cover some final key concepts.
Objectives: 8.SS.H.2.A-E; Geo.3; Econ.2
Kid Friendly Lingo: Why did Europe colonize the New World? How were colonies different? How did colonies function?
Quizlet Terms This Week: Jamestown, Bicameral Legislature, Import, Export, Mercantalism
Sept. 15

Explanation [...]

Posted on September 13, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Not in My Social Studies Class

I never, ever want this to be the case.
You can’t check out your brain in V’s class.

Posted on September 12, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Lesson Plans: Sept. 8 – 12

This week we’ll continue to cover the English Colonies.
Objectives: 8.SS.H.2.C-E
Student friendly lingo: How did the Europeans get along with the Natives? What is indentured servitude and how did slavery begin? What examples of early democracy did we have in the colonies?
Sept. 8

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Review and Quiz
Presentation: New England Colonies

Sept. 9

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Review key concepts
Map Activity: Defining the English Colonies

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Posted on September 6, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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LP: September 2 – 5

This week will be taking a look at the New England colonies as well as some historical economic concepts. You will recognize the New England colonies as the place where the Pilgrims landed!
Sept. 2

WU: Reasons for Exploration Question
Quiz & Vocab
Presentation 3: New England Colonies

Sept. 3

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Finish Presentation
Reading from Book: Jamestown Colony
Comparing Colonies Worksheet

Sept. 4

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Colonial House
Journal Activity [...]

Posted on September 1, 2008 at by Mister V · Permalink · Leave a comment
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