united states history i honors

United States History I

Honors

Green 3

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

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 explain various Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain various historian interpretations of the Declaration of independencehistorian interpretations of the Declaration of independence

AgendaAgenda

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

Report out Historian InterpretationsReport out Historian Interpretations

Preamble Declaration of IndependencePreamble Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence Grievance activityDeclaration of Independence Grievance activity

Exit ActivityExit Activity

Homework: Chapter 5 section 1 objective questions page 123 #1-Homework: Chapter 5 section 1 objective questions page 123 #1-44

9/9 Fast Fact Questions

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? In resources that Syrian refugees might need? In what ways might aid groups be able to help?what ways might aid groups be able to help?

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 explain how Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the the Declaration of Independence helped shape the the the Declaration of Independence helped shape the United States of America new system of governmentUnited States of America new system 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 questions:Use page 113 to complete the following questions:

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

Identify and explain the 6 provisions under the Treaty Identify and explain the 6 provisions under the Treaty of Paris 1783.of Paris 1783.

Use chapter 5 section 1 to completeUse chapter 5 section 1 to complete

Why did some people support the Articles of Why did some people support the Articles of Confederation, and why did some oppose it?Confederation, and why did some oppose it?

Friday September 13, 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


Review Treaty of Paris 1783Review Treaty of Paris 1783

Articles of Confederation PowerPointArticles of Confederation PowerPoint

Shays’ Textbook Reading and questionsShays’ Textbook Reading and 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?

Tuesday September 17, 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


Report Out: Shays’ Textbook Reading and questionsReport Out: Shays’ Textbook Reading and questions

Thomas Jefferson on Shays’ Rebellion QuestionsThomas Jefferson on Shays’ Rebellion Questions

Report Out AnswersReport Out Answers



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"?

9/17 Exit Activity

• Read pages 130-131 and answer questions on Read pages 130-131 and answer questions on page 131 #1-3page 131 #1-3

Thursday September 19, 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– Report Out Answer: Thomas Jefferson on Shays’ Report Out Answer: Thomas Jefferson on Shays’

Rebellion QuestionsRebellion Questions– Informational Text DiscussionInformational Text Discussion– Exit ActivityExit Activity


• 1. What are some reasons given as to why gas prices have been higher than $3 since December 2010?

• 2. What did the Federal Reserve decide to do yesterday?

• 3. What U.S. state is known as the "Land of Enchantment"?

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: weakness of Articles of Confederation/Liberty vs order

• Quote: Introduce Quote“______________”.

• Analyze: Explain quote_____________.

• Concluding Sentence: Wrap up your points

Wednesday September 25, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how American colonists helped persuade First Continental Congress in 1774 to break from Great Britain.

• Agenda:

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Fishbowl Discussion: The Day the British Destroyed

Boston– Fishbowl Reading/finish Informational Text– Homework: Start reading and highlighting portion of

Fishbowl reading


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


• Agenda:

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Finish Informational Text– Fishbowl Reading: The Day the British Destroyed

Boston– Homework: Be prepared for Fishbowl discussion


• 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

Prepare for Fishbowl

• Summarize key facts and events

• Decide if your portion of reading relates to Question A, B, OR both

• Under each question (A or B or Both) have quotes to back up relation and basic points to teach class/group

Tuesday October 1, 2013


• AgendaAgenda

– Q.O.D.: Get in Fishbowls groups and discuss team Q.O.D.: Get in Fishbowls groups and discuss team strategy for individual fishbowlstrategy for individual fishbowl

– Fishbowl: Fishbowl: The Day the British Destroyed Boston– Exit ActivityExit Activity

10/1 Exit Activity

• Complete Fishbowl analysis worksheetComplete Fishbowl analysis worksheet

Thursday October 3

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

• Agenda

– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News

– Compromise reading and Questions

– Report Out Answers– Branches of Government SummaryBranches of Government Summary


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?

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?

Monday October 7, 2013

• Objectives: Students will be able to identify and Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain the structure of the government under the explain the structure of the government under the Constitution.Constitution.

• AgendaAgenda

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

– Branches of Government Branches of Government

– Compromise QuestionCompromise Question

– Homework: Study for Chapter 5 section 2 quizHomework: Study for Chapter 5 section 2 quiz


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

Chapter 5 section 2 study Guide Topics

Be able to match the following terms:

• AmendAmend

• Checks and BalancesChecks and Balances

• FederalFederal

• Separation of PowersSeparation of Powers

• Three-fifths CompromiseThree-fifths Compromise

• VetoVeto

Know terms/people for multiple choice questions

• James MadisonJames Madison

• Great CompromiseGreat Compromise

• House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives

• SenateSenate

• Electoral CollegeElectoral College

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.?

Federalist vs. Anti-FederalistShould the U.S. Ratify the

Constitution• As you read Section 3, list the arguments for and

against the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Be Sure to identify if Federalist or Anti-Federalist support and provide at least 3 points for each.

– For the Constitution

– Against the Constitution

– For the Bill of Rights

– Against the Bill of Rights

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

– Make Up WorkMake Up Work

Friday October 18, 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– Anti-Federalist Informational TextAnti-Federalist Informational Text– Washington Administration WorksheetWashington Administration Worksheet– Exit ActivityExit Activity– NO HOMEWORK!!!NO HOMEWORK!!!


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

10/18 Exit Activity

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

1.1.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?

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

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

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?

Chapter 5 Review Work

• On page 148 Complete Comprehension On page 148 Complete Comprehension Questions #1-9 in complete sentences. Questions #1-9 in complete sentences.

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– Informational Text Review FactsInformational Text Review Facts

– Complete MCA study guide

10/24 Fast Facts Questions1. 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 guide

Part 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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