For the next two weeks the theme is “Causes of the American Revolution.”

Objectives: 8.SS.H.3A&B

Kid 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 [...]

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 [...]

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:

WU 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)

WU [...]

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, [...]

I never, ever want this to be the case.

You can’t check out your brain in V’s class.

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 WU Review and Quiz Presentation: New England Colonies

Sept. 9 [...]

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

WU Finish Presentation Reading from [...]