Monday September 18, 2016

Journal: Shay's Rebellion Doc. Analyze the document. How did the Revolutionary War compare to, cause, and inspire Shay's Rebellion ideas?

Agenda
Game- 1 Round
Shay's Rebellion Notes
Read Constitution

Learning Target
I can explain what Shay's Rebellion is.
I can explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and Constitution.

HW: ID ch 10

Thursday September 15-16, 2016

Journal: None (do reading quiz)

Agenda
New Seating Chart
Reading Quiz
Test Debrief
Grade SA
Game
America Story of Us

Learning Targets
I can analyze what I did wrong on the test.
I can read a rubric and grade the SA test.
I can explain what the Articles of Confederation were.

HW: Practice Essay #1 (Pay close attention to the thesis)  due next class. 
CH 10 IDs due in two classes. 

Tuesday September 13-14, 2016

Journal: Write up on September 11th. What do you remember/have been told? How has 9/11 changed the American identity? Watch CNN Student News.

Agenda
Review Groups
Unit 1 Test (MC and SA)
When finish with the test start on IDs
Watch America Story of Us

Learning Target
I can take an AP style test.
I can not panic.

HW: Ch 9 ID due next time.

Test 1 Review Materials

I'd recommend watching some of these videos:
We were going to watch them in class, but didn't have time.

Period 1 Video

Period 2 Video

Period 3 Video--Just watch first 5 minutes (To end of Rev)

There are a lot more videos and flash card sets online. 

https://quizlet.com/90397235/period-1-1491-1607-apush-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/47956253/apush-period-2-1607-1754-flash-cards/

Friday September 9-12, 2016

Journal: Apply HIPP to this picture
Source: “The Bostonian’s Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering,” Broadside, Philip Dawe, London, October 31, 1774.

Agenda

Reading Quiz

Name Test

Declaration of Independence

War- Which was the most significant battle?

Review Time-videos M/C Questions

Learning Targets

I can explain what mercantilism is and how it impacted the colonies. 

I can explain major elements of the Declaration of Independence.

I can explain major events in the Revolutionary War.

HW: Test next time!! Study chapters 1-8. 

Wednesday September 7-8, 2016

Journal: Go through the thesis writing process for this quesiton.
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) altered the relationship between Britain and its North American colonies. Assess this change with regard to TWO of the following in the period between 1763 and 1775.
Land acquisition                      Politics                        Economics

Agenda
Cause and Effect of the American Revolution
Book Groups on 1776
Read French and Indian Wars Documents
Class Discussion- Take Notes
Names

Learning Targets
I can explain some of the major causes and effects of events leading up to the Revolutionary War.

HW: Read Ch 8
Name Test Next Time

Friday September 2-6, 2016

Journal: Reading Quiz

Agenda
Native American Tribes Pre-Contact
Thesis Writing (blue paper)
French and Indian War GW Documents
French and Indian War Discussion
--Questions:

• Who started the war? The colonists or Britain?
• Who should pay for the war? Why?
• What was the biggest impact of the war? Why?

Learning Targets
I can explain major cultural elements of native tribes and explain regional differences.
I can explain causes and effects of the French and Indian War.
I can write a thesis. -Exit Ticket is to write a thesis.

HW: 1776 HW due next time. Bring your book with you.
TURN IN BINDERS TODAY!