Natives and Newcomers

Colonial America

Monday, September 11th

Today, students took part in a class discussion about the events of September 11th. We read an article called "From Terror to Hope" about a middle school student that lived in New York on the day of the attacks. We also discussed Post 9/11 Muslim life and the idea of empathy.

HW: Ask your parents about their 9/11 experience

Tuesday, September 12th

Today, we discussed the early people that came to the Americas. We also discussed how Natives and Newcomers interacted with the land and with each other by looking at two different images.

HW: None tonight.

Natives and Newcomers Settlement Image Analysis

DID YOU KNOW-Native Americans.pptx

Native Americans Images

Wednesday, September 13th

Today, we discussed the early people that came to the Americas. We also discussed how Natives and Newcomers interacted with the land and with each other by looking at two different images.

HW: Finish information on Life and Times Handout. Be prepared to use in class tomorrow to create your mosaic tile.

Life and Times of Native Americans - Sources (Updated).docx

Life and Times Native Americans.docx

Thursday, September 14th

Today, we discussed the early attempts to settle North Carolina and students completed guided notes. We also completed a "Migration Then and Now" activity to compare and contrast reasons Natives, Settlers, and People in 2017 migrate.

HW: None tonight.

MigrationThenandNow.docx

Early Settlement Guided Notes.doc

Early Settlements.ppt

Friday, September 15th

Today, we completed the Lost Colony Mystery activity using primary sources.

Link for Primary Sources

HW: None tonight.

Lost Colony History Mystery-Handout.docx

Lost Colony History Mystery-Stations.pdf

Monday, September 18th

Today, we learned about Jamestown and the first permanent settlement in the New World.

HW: Study for Friday's Quiz

JamestownPPT.ppt

Tuesday, September 19th

Today, students took part in a colony selection simulation where they had to review applications and decide which ten applicants would be best at setting up a successful colony.

HW: Study for Friday's Quiz

Colony Selection Simulation Activity.docx

Wednesday, September 20th

Today, we learned about Pilgrims through a wRAP it up activity where students summarized information in the form of a lyrical poem (rap). If time allowed, we performed. If not, students will perform on Friday!

HW: Study for Friday's Quiz

wRAP it up'14.docx

Thursday, September 21st - No school today!

HW: Study for Friday's Quiz

Friday, September 22nd

Today, students finished up their wRAP performances and completed a quiz on Native Americans and Settlers.

HW: None for the weekend!

Monday, September 25th

Today, students completed a map of the 13 original colonies, labeled the three different colonial regions, and completed a Google Earth tour to categorize information about the three colonial regions. The link to the colony tour is: tinyurl.com/colonytour

HW: Study map and characteristics for Friday's 13 Colonies Quiz!

Colony Fact Chart.docx

13 Colonies Map.docx

13coloniesmap_KEY.gif

Tuesday, September 26th

Today, students were introduced to our upcoming assessment - Natives and Newcomers Essay. Students reviewed the rubric and read about the Tuscarora War - one of the documents that will be used to support our writing. Students turned in the Tuscarora War Guided Questions to be reviewed by Mrs. Evans.

HW: Study map and characteristics for Friday's 13 Colonies Quiz!

See Essay Materials at Bottom of Page for Links

Wednesday, September 27th

Today, students were given and Essay Calendar that notes our agenda/homework for each night over the next week and half as we plan, prepare, and write essays. Students also received the graphic organizer that will be used to gather information for the essay and started working with secondary sources about land conflict.

HW: Study map and characteristics for Friday's 13 Colonies Quiz! Work on graphic organizer as needed.

See Essay Materials at Bottom of Page for Links

Thursday, September 28th

Today, students started working with primary sources to gather information and cite sources that can be used to support their essay writing.

HW: Study map and characteristics for tomorrow's 13 Colonies Quiz! Work on graphic organizer as needed.

See Essay Materials at Bottom of Page for Links

Friday, September 29th

Today, students completed the 13 Colonies Quiz and continued working with primary sources to gather information and cite sources that can be used to support their essay writing.

HW: Work on graphic organizer as needed. You will not begin writing essays until the graphic organizer is completed.

See Essay Materials at Bottom of Page for Links

Monday, October 2nd - Friday, October 6th

This week, students were in the Media Center typing essays. The final copy of the essay is due at the end of class on Friday, October 6th. Please refer to the Essay Calendar handout for suggestions on time management to be finished on time!

See Essay Materials at Bottom of Page for Links.

ESSAY MATERIALS

Natives & Newcomers Essay Sources.docx

Tuscarora War Reading & Guided Questions.docx

Colonial America Essay Graphic Organizer.docx

Natives & Newcomers Essay Rubric.docx

Natives and Newcomers Essay Calendar.docx

HOW TO: Access Google Docs & Share With Your Teacher

1. Go to wakeid.wcpss.net

2. Sign in with email ID and password

3. Click on the Google Student icon

4. From Google Drive, click on the blue box that says “NEW”

5. Select New Google Doc

6. When the Google Doc opens, find the words “UNTITLED” in the top left corner and rename your file as “First Name, Last Name, Core #, N&N Essay” (Example: Lindsey Evans – Core 1 – N&N Essay)

7. Before typing your essay, share with your core teacher by clicking the blue box that says “SHARE” in the top right corner.

a. Enter your teacher’s email address: ascruggs2@wcpss.net

b. Share with that teacher

8. Begin writing essay

HOW TO: Submit Your Assignment to Google Classroom

1. Go to wakeid.wcpss.net

2. Sign in with email ID and password

3. Click on the Google Classroom icon

4. Click on the Social Studies Google Classroom you previously joined

5. Inside the classroom, click the “Natives and Newcomers Essay” link

6. Click “Add” then choose where your file is located (file, USB, Google Drive, etc)

7. Upload, then Mark as Done

8. Congrats! You turned in your assignment!

Mrs. Evans's Google Classroom Codes:

Core 1: 9a2hgl5 Core 2: alkm4t Core 3: zlbn32m Core 4: p8bewc

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