D. Daily Agenda

Post-AP World History Assignments 

In preparation for AP US History

Monday, May 16

1. Warm-Up:

a. Watch "Elder's: I'm Sorry" video. Reflect, what's the purpose of the video? How can you be more present in society?

2. Lecture: Introduction to Unit I: Founding of a New Nation

3. Title Page

a. Unit Title

b. Image to Depict Topic/s

c. What I Know Paragraph

d. What I Want to Know

e. Space for "What I Learned" paragraph (to be written at the end of the Unit)

4. Homework: Print and begin Chapter 1 Packet

Tuesday, May 17

1. Warm-Up: If you were a colonist, what do you believe would have been your greatest challenges?

2. Finish Lecture: Introduction to Unit I: Founding of a New Nation

3. Finish Title Page

4. Homework: Ch 1 Packet

Unit Focus Questions

• • Would it have been possible to create a proper tax system and not the way taxation actually turned out?

  • what kind of agriculture was produced in the new world?

  • What were some forms of self-rule used by the colonists? Which was the most effective?

  • what did the Native Americans contribute to the forming of a New Nation?

  • What were women roles in founding the new nation?

  • How was the economy affected with the death of Native Americans and the introduction of slaves in the Americas? 

Wednesday, May 18

Agenda

1. Warm-Up: How did America's get to the United States?

2. Group Discussion: Why do we study history?

3. First Peoples - Americas | PBS NOVA | HD Documentary

    a. Create a graphic organizer which highlights he causes of the migration of animals and people, and the effects of that migration.

4. Homework: Chapter 1 Packet

Thursday

1. Work on Homework Packet

Friday

1. Warm-Up: Predict the plot of Uncle Tom's Cabin based on the table of contents titles

2. Finish Presenting: The Purpose of Education

Monday

1. Warm-Up: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" takes place in the 1850s soon after the Fugitive Slave Act, which made it illegal to help a slave. In what ways do you believe this Act affected the nation?

2. Read the Article: Christopher Columbus   CLICK ON THE LINK!!!

    a. Summarize the article, paying particular attention to the discussions between Spain and Columbus. (Minimum of 7-10 sentences, using evidence from the article)

    b. Write a letter to Obama, articulating whether we should continue to celebrate Columbus Day, why or why not. (3-4 paragraphs with supporting evidence)

3. Homework: Chapter 1 Packet due Friday