Lessons, Handouts, and Links 2020-21 Quarter 1

I will post all assignments here and in Canvas beginning September 14

9/14-9/18 The Founding Ideals

US History Textbook Chpt. 1 US History Textbook Chpt. 2 Why Study History Slide Show

Founding Ideals Slide Show Watch Crash Course US History Videos #2,4,5

Neighborhood Collage Assignment

1. Take 5 photos of your neighborhood. You can use a smartphone or digital camera.

2. Take pictures that show what is going on in your neighborhood and what makes your neighborhood special.

3. Up load these pictures onto ONE google slide.

4. Submit that google slide to Canvas.

What's Eating America? Watch this video and fill out this worksheet Modified class? fill out this worksheet.

Founding Ideals Final Project

Now that you’ve explored the U.S. ideals of democracy, rights, liberty, opportunity and equality, choose one of the following project options to display your knowledge gained by answering the question, “Is the U.S. living up to its ideals.. This project is worth a total of 32 points. Give it your best effort!

Options:

1. Write a persuasive essay. (5 paragraphs minimum)

2. Create a “One Pager” poster.

3. Create a photo essay (photo collage with a written explanation for each image).

4. Your idea? If you have an idea to show your knowledge gained about this topic, check in for approval. Your idea may be approved or vetoed. Have a plan B.

Requirements:

• All projects are meant to be completed individually

• All projects need to answer the question “Is the U.S. living up to its ideals?”

• All projects will be evaluated based on the choice you make

See Canvas assignment for links and rubrics.

9/21-25 The Constitution

Constitution Slide Show Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 6 reading guide Chapter 7 reading guide

Modified Class Chapter 7 reading guide Stamped Chapters 5 and 8 4 C's Note taking tool Modified Class? Use Connection and Concepts only.

Watch Crash Course US History #8,10 Constitution Hexagonal Thinking Final Assessment