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