Unit 3- American Revolution & Government

Unit 3b: Foundations of Government

Monday, 12/16

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Complete “Unit Three Assessment”
  3. When finished, turn assessment in to the basket and pick up “The Louisiana Purchase” handout
  4. Go to the link on the handout to complete “The Louisiana Purchase” activity

Homework: Complete “The Louisiana Purchase” activity

Jefferson and the Lousiana Purchase Student Handout

Monday, 12/16

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Complete “Unit Three Assessment”
  3. When finished, turn assessment in to the basket and pick up “The Louisiana Purchase” handout
  4. Go to the link on the handout to complete “The Louisiana Purchase” activity

Homework: Complete “The Louisiana Purchase” activity

Jefferson and the Lousiana Purchase Student Handout

Friday, 12/13

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Complete “Unit Three Assessment”
  3. If you do not complete today, you may finish Monday in class

Homework: None

Thursday, 12/12

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Turn in “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet
  3. Introduce “Unit Three Assessment”
  4. Complete “Practice and Prep With American Revolution Documents” packet (You will use this packet on your assessment!)

Homework: Complete “Practice and Prep With American Revolution Documents” packet (Answer Key posted here)

KEY Unit 3 Performance Assessment Practice & Prep_ American Revolution.pdf

Wednesday, 12/11

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Complete entire “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet
  3. Recite Preamble with Mr. Evans
  4. Turn in “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet (bring to Mr. Evans to turn in)
  5. Complete question posted in Google Classroom

Homework: Complete “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet (Supporting Questions 1-4)

Tuesday, 12/10

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Watch Schoolhouse Rock Preamble video to rehearse Preamble recitation (Wed., 12/11)
  3. Complete Quiz and turn in to Mr. Evans
  4. Complete Citizenship- “Duties and Responsibilities” Activity and turn in to Mr. Evans
  5. Complete Supporting Questions 2 and 3 in “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet

Homework: Complete Supporting Questions 2 and 3 in “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet

Monday, 12/9

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Watch Schoolhouse Rock Preamble video to rehearse Preamble recitation (Wed., 12/11)
  3. Citizenship- “Duties and Responsibilities” Activity

Homework: Use Quizlet posted on Google Classroom to study for Tuesday's "Government Quiz #2"

Citizenship Notes and App Activity.pdf
Citizen Duties and Responsibilities- A.EVANS

Friday, 12/6

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Watch Schoolhouse Rock Preamble video to rehearse Preamble recitation (Wed., 12/11)
  3. Bill of Rights skit presentations
  4. Complete page one of “First Amendment Inquiry Activity” packet

Homework: Use Quizlet posted on Google Classroom to study for Tuesday's "Government Quiz #2"

Thursday, 12/5

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Watch Schoolhouse Rock Preamble video to rehearse Preamble recitation (Wed., 12/11)
  3. Review “Bill of Rights Notes” from yesterday

Homework: None

Wednesday, 12/4

  1. “Our Government Notes and Vocabulary Quiz”
  2. No laptop or device for this quiz. Turn in the paper copy of your quiz when finished.
  3. Grab a copy of “The Preamble of the US Constitution” handout
  4. Use pages 204-205 in “American History” textbook to complete
  5. When finished, place “The Preamble of the US Constitution” handout in your binder to keep for your notes
  6. Grab “Bill or Rights Notes” packet
  7. Use the slideshow posted in Google Classroom to complete these notes
  8. Homework: Complete “Preamble” handout AND “Bill of Rights Notes”

Homework: Make sure pages 7-9 and 11-12 are completed by the beginning of class tomorrow

Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Chart- L. Evans.docx
Preamble - what it means.pdf

Tuesday, 12/3

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Review “Our Government Guided Notes” (Questions and Candy)
  3. “Checks and Balances” notes

Homework:

  • Quiz on Wednesday (Study your "Our Government Guided Notes" and the Quizizz vocabulary )
SystemofChecks and Balances.pdf
System of Checks and Balances -KEY.pdf

Monday, 12/2

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Distribute ““First Amendment Inquiry Project” packet
  3. Introduce “First Amendment Inquiry Project”
  4. Pick research question from list and write it down in your packet

Homework:

  • Quiz on Wednesday (Study your "Our Government Guided Notes" and the Quizizz vocabulary )
First Amendment Inquiry Project- Intro Slides
Government - First Amendment Inquiry
Government 1st Amendment Questions

Tuesday, 11/26

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Complete “Democratic Ideals in Current Events” notes
  3. Complete “Democratic Ideals in Current Events” activity

Homework:

  • None
Current Events & Dem. Ideals- 2019-20

Monday, 11/25

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Turn-In “To Sign or Not to Sign?” handout (homework)
  3. Complete “Democratic Ideals” notes
  4. Complete “Democratic Ideals in Current Events” notes

Homework:

  • Government Unit Quizizz (posted on Google Classroom) due by Monday, 11/25 at 8 pm
Democratic Ideals of the Constitution-Types of Powers
Democratic Ideals of US Constitution.docx

Friday, 11/22

  1. Review Warm-Ups
  2. Complete “Our Government Guided Notes”
  3. “Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists” Activity

Homework:

  • Complete "'To Sign or Not to Sign?' Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Activity"
  • Government Unit Quizizz (posted on Google Classroom) due by Monday, 11/25 at 8 pm
To Sign or Not to Sign Federalists and Anti-Federalists Documents .docx
To Sign or Not to Sign Federalists and Anti-Federalists Activity Sheet.docx

Thursday, 11/21

  1. Bill of Rights lesson with Mrs. Cassidy in the Media Center

Homework:

  • Government Unit Quizizz (posted on Google Classroom) due by Monday, 11/25 at 8 pm

Wednesday, 11/20

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Turn In “The Patriot Movie Packet”
  3. Complete “Our Government” Guided Notes
  4. Play Government Unit Quizizz as a Class

Homework:

  • Government Unit Quizizz (posted on Google Classroom) due by Monday, 11/25 at 8 pm
Our Government'16.ppt
Our Government Notes- '18

Unit 3a: American Revolution

Tuesday, 11/19

  • Work to complete The Patriot packet, activities 5-7
  1. Packets will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 11/20.

Homework:

  • The Patriot Packet due tomorrow at beginning of class
Patriot Assignment Readings
Patriot Reflection Assignment

Monday, 11/18

  1. Work to complete The Patriot packet, activities 1-4
  2. Packets will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 11/20.

Homework:

  • The Patriot Packet due on Wednesday, 11/20 at beginning of class
Patriot Assignment Readings
Patriot Reflection Assignment

Friday, 11/15

  1. Finish watching The Patriot.
  2. Packets will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 11/20.

Homework:

  • None
Patriot Assignment Readings
Patriot Reflection Assignment

Thursday, 11/14

  1. Watch The Patriot from 45:00 to 1:40:00.
  2. Packets will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 11/20.

Homework:

  • None
Patriot Assignment Readings
Patriot Reflection Assignment

Wednesday, 11/13

  1. Watch first 40 minutes of The Patriot
  2. Introduce The Patriot activity packets (these will be used in class on Monday and Tuesday, 11/18-19)

Homework:

  • None
Patriot Assignment Readings
Patriot Reflection Assignment

Tuesday, 11/12

  1. Text call parents for movie permission
  2. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  3. “Major Battles of the American Revolution” Notes”

Homework:

American Revolution (Major Battles) Notes

Thursday, 11/7

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Discuss each Revolutionary Citizen
  3. Practice Reading Difficult Primary Sources
  4. Vote for which individual best represents the legacy of the American Revolution: tinyurl.com/RevLegacyVote

Homework:

  • Finish annotating and summarizing the sources (Patrick Henry and Abigail Adams)
  • Get The Patriot permission form signed on Google Form at: tinyurl.com/AFMSPatriotPerm
Representative People Sources (Large)
American Revolution Sources Review Questions

Wednesday, 11/6

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Turn in “Declaration of Independence Text Structure” handout
  3. Introduce “Citizen Action: Revolutionary Remarks” activity
  4. Complete “Citizen Action: Revolutionary Remarks”

Homework:

  • Complete “Citizen Action: Revolutionary Remarks” handout
    • You do not have to complete the Google Form at the link on the handout
  • Get The Patriot permission form signed on Google Form at: tinyurl.com/AFMSPatriotPerm
Citizen Action-Revolutionary Remarks Handout
Citizen Action-Revolutionary Remarks QR Codes

Tuesday, 11/5

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Turn in “Boston Massacre DBQ”
  3. Complete “Declaration of Independence Text Structure” handout

Homework:

  • Declaration of Independence Text Structure Activity
  • Get The Patriot permission form signed on Google Form at: tinyurl.com/AFMSPatriotPerm
Text Structure Activity - Declaration of Independence

Monday, 11/4

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Complete “Road to Revolution” Notes
  3. Complete “Boston Massacre DBQ”

Homework:

  • Complete Boston Massacre DBQ (sources are attached here)
Boston Massacre primary sources.docx
Boston Massacre notes.docx

Thursday, 10/31

  1. Turn in any test corrections for the “Natives and Colonization Writing Assessment” if you have not already done so.
  2. Take out a pencil
  3. Watch “America: The Story of Us” episode (Episode 2: Revolution) -- tinyurl.com/ATSOU-Rev
  4. As you watch, complete the “Visual Literacy Four-Box Thought” handout
  5. You will have 5-10 minutes after the episode to complete the handout
  6. Handout must be turned in to the blue basket at the end of class

Homework:

  • None

Wednesday, 10/30

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. 13 Colonies Quiz (submit answers on Google Form in Classroom)
  3. Pass back graded Unit 2 Tests
  4. Take time to complete corrections if necessary
  5. If done, begin “Boston Massacre DBQ”

Homework:

  • Quizizz due tonight at 8pm
Boston Massacre primary sources.docx
Boston Massacre notes.docx

Tuesday, 10/29

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Complete “Road to Revolution Notes” packet

Homework:

  • Study Colonial Regions Doodle Notes and 13 Colonies Map to prepare for tomorrow's quiz -- Quizlet at: tinyurl.com/regcharquizlet
  • Quizizz due Wednesday at 8pm

Monday, 10/28

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. “Top 5” notes on the Proclamation of 1763
  3. “Road to Revolution Notes”

Homework:

  • Quizizz due Wednesday at 8pm
Guided Notes- Road to Revolution.docx
Road to the Revolution

Friday, 10/25

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Present “30 Second Pitches” to the class
  3. “French and Indian War” reading and questions
  4. “Top 5” notes on the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763

Homework:

  • Complete summary of the French and Indian War (on video notes handout)
Top 5 French/Indian War & Proc. of 1763
French and Indian War Reading

Thursday, 10/24

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Discuss yesterday’s “Road to Revolution” Stations
  3. Rehearse “30 Second Pitches” for the 13 Colonies
  4. Present “30 Second Pitches” to the class

Homework:

  • Revolution Vocab Quizizz due by 10/30 at 8 pm

Wednesday, 10/23

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Complete test for people absent last week
  3. “Road to Revolution” Stations

a. Answer questions at each station as you rotate through

Homework:

  • “Doodle Notes” on the Colonial Regions
  • Road to Revolution Quizizz (on Google Classroom)
Unit Three Intro. Stations Handout
Regulators: Justified Protestors or Lawless Rioters
Albany Plan DBQ- A.EVANS'18

Tuesday, 10/22

  1. Review Warm-Ups (Graded Weekly)
  2. Complete test for people absent last week
  3. “Doodle Notes” on the Colonial Regions
  4. Road to Revolution Quizizz (on Google Classroom)

Homework:

  • “Doodle Notes” on the Colonial Regions
  • Road to Revolution Quizizz (on Google Classroom)
13 Colonies Characteristics

Monday, 10/21

  1. Student Services Presentation from 8th Grade Counselors
  2. Work Time to complete "13 English Colonies Map"

Homework:

  • Complete "13 English Colonies Map"