Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can connect and recall events from the Civil War.

Activities:

• CNN10 News

• Students will understand the grading rubric and process of the "Civil War Scrapbook Project"

• Students will get with their partner and continue to work on their "Civil War Scrapbook Project."

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can connect and recall events from the Civil War.

Activities:

• CNN10 News

• Teacher will explain how projects will be presented and shared on Wednesday.

• Students will ask questions and clarify any misunderstandings about the plan for Wednesday.

• Final day to work on, "Civil War Scrapbook Project"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can connect and recall events from the Civil War.

Activities:

• CNN10 News

• Students will present their projects in the cafeteria

• Students will circulate the cafeteria looking at other group's projects.

• Students will compare and contrast different group's projects.

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can connect and recall events from the Civil War.

Activities:

• CNN10 News

• Students will present their projects in the cafeteria

• Students will circulate the cafeteria looking at other group's projects.

• Students will compare and contrast different group's projects.

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can understand what our third unit will be about.

Activities:

•  CNN Student News Catchup Day

• Teacher will introduce the new unit Westward Expansion

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did mining affect the development of the West?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 1 The Mining Frontier

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did mining affect the development of the West?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 1 The Mining Frontier

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did mining affect the development of the West?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 1 The Mining Frontier

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "What were the benefits and drawbacks of the transcontinental railroad?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 2 Railroads come to the West

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "What were the benefits and drawbacks of the transcontinental railroad?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 2 Railroads come to the West

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did the rise of the cattle industry shape the use of land?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 3 The Cattle Frontier

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "What attracted farmers to the Great Plains?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 4 Farmers Move West

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "What attracted farmers to the Great Plains?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 4 Farmers Move West

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "What attracted farmers to the Great Plains?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 4 Farmers Move West

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did farmers adjust to the hardships of the Great Plains?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 5 Adjusting to Life on the Plains

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did the legends of the wild west come about?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 6 Remembering the "Wild West"

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "What were the events leading to The United States purchasing Alaska?"

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 7 The United States Gains Alaska

• Class will discuss and answer the Essential Question

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer all big questions throughout the unit.

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will review their notes from the unit

• Class will participate in review Kahoot

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer all big questions throughout the unit.

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will review their notes from the unit

• Class will complete the Westward Expansion Test

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What does, “living by the seasons” reveal about life in the Plateau region for Native Americans?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 2 Native Americans of the Plateau

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What does, “living by the seasons” reveal about life in the Plateau region for Native Americans?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 2 Native Americans of the Plateau

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What impact did the introduction of the horse have on the way of life for the people of the plains?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 3 Native Americans of the Plains

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What impact did the introduction of the horse have on the way of life for the people of the plains?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 3 Native Americans of the Plains

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "Describe life for the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest." 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 4 Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "Describe life for the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest." 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 4 Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What challenges did Native Americans face as America developed and expanded?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 5 Broken Promises

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What challenges did Native Americans face as America developed and expanded?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 5 Broken Promises

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What factors made it increasingly difficult for Native Americans to live according to their own traditions?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 6 Tensions Mount

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What factors made it increasingly difficult for Native Americans to live according to their own traditions?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 6 Tensions Mount

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer "What factors made it increasingly difficult for Native Americans to live according to their own traditions?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 6 Tensions Mount

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer the "big question." 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 7 The Indian Wars

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer the "big question." 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 7 The Indian Wars

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did the Ghost Dance come about and what did it represent?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 8 The Ghost Dance

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer, "How did the Ghost Dance come about and what did it represent?" 

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will read Chapter 8 The Ghost Dance

• Student's will answer the "Big Question"

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer all eight big questions from the Native Americans: Cultures and Conflict Unit

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will review/study all eight big questions from the unit

• Class will participate in a Kahoot Review

Objectives:

• I can journal and discuss current events.

• I can answer all eight big questions from the Native Americans: Cultures and Conflict Unit

Activities:

•  CNN Student News

• Class will review/study all eight big questions from the unit

• Native Americans: Cultures and Conflict Test