The Texas History End-of-Year Exam will be on May 19 (Purple) and May 20 (Red). See the study guide and outline below to help you prepare for the exam. The study guide will be due on your exam date at the beginning of the class period! Work on part of the study guide each night for homework until your exam date. Also, bring your textbook to class to check in!
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Other EOY Review Materials
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TLSS Presentations will begin April 27 for Vanguard classes.
MYP classes will be doing IOWA Prep from April 23-May 6.
Homework for Vanguard April 23-May 4:
April 23/24: IOWA Review Packet Section 1
April 27/28: IOWA Review Packet Section 2
April 29/30: IOWA Review Packet Section 3
May 1/4: IOWA Review Packet Section 4
IOWA Packet due May 6/7! Check your answers by using the key below.
MYP classes will be doing IOWA Prep from April 23-May 6.
Homework for Vanguard April 23-May 4:
April 23/24: IOWA Review Packet Section 1
April 27/28: IOWA Review Packet Section 2
April 29/30: IOWA Review Packet Section 3
May 1/4: IOWA Review Packet Section 4
IOWA Packet due May 6/7! Check your answers by using the key below.
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All Classes April 15-22, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a social media account for a Civil War leader or abolitionist.
- Work on the Civil War Social Media mini-project. Instructions and templates attached below.
- Homework: Continue Civil War Social Media mini-project! Due on April 27/28.
- Objective: Students will be able to create a social media account for a Civil War leader or abolitionist.
- Work on the Civil War Social Media mini-project. Instructions and templates attached below.
- Homework: Continue Civil War Social Media mini-project! Due on April 27/28.
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All Classes Monday/Tuesday, April 13/14, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create and present a poster explaining an effect of Reconstruction.
- Unit 7 Quickie Quiz #2
- Complete Reconstruction notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Create Reconstruction poster and present to the class (handout attached below).
- Homework (Vanguard): Finish TLSS - due April 16/17!
- Objective: Students will be able to create and present a poster explaining an effect of Reconstruction.
- Unit 7 Quickie Quiz #2
- Complete Reconstruction notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Create Reconstruction poster and present to the class (handout attached below).
- Homework (Vanguard): Finish TLSS - due April 16/17!
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MYP Thursday/Friday, April 9/10, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "End of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete "Who Killed Lincoln?" activity by following the directions of the last slide of the PowerPoint (resources attached below). Turn in exit ticket.
- Homework: Study for quickie quiz next class.
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "End of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete "Who Killed Lincoln?" activity by following the directions of the last slide of the PowerPoint (resources attached below). Turn in exit ticket.
- Homework: Study for quickie quiz next class.
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Vanguard Thursday/Friday, April 9/10, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a presentation/classroom activity for a significant topic in Texas history.
- TLSS Workday: Compile your visuals/citations for the presentation (Checkpoint #3), finish your presentation/note-taking handout, and work on your classroom activity/handout.
- Homework: Continue TLSS - final due date is April 16 (Red) and April 17 (Purple). Remember to bring in your presentation (printed copy and electronic copy), presentation note-taking handout, script/note cards, classroom activity lesson plan (see TLSS tab for template), classroom activity handout, and a list of materials/number of copies needed. There will also be a quickie quiz next class.
- Objective: Students will be able to create a presentation/classroom activity for a significant topic in Texas history.
- TLSS Workday: Compile your visuals/citations for the presentation (Checkpoint #3), finish your presentation/note-taking handout, and work on your classroom activity/handout.
- Homework: Continue TLSS - final due date is April 16 (Red) and April 17 (Purple). Remember to bring in your presentation (printed copy and electronic copy), presentation note-taking handout, script/note cards, classroom activity lesson plan (see TLSS tab for template), classroom activity handout, and a list of materials/number of copies needed. There will also be a quickie quiz next class.
MYP Tuesday/Wednesday, April 7/8, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Finish "Middle of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below in April 2/6 Vanguard entry).
- Complete the Civil War Continues: Sitting Gallery (PowerPoint and handout attached below in April 2/6 Vanguard entry).
- Introduce Civil War Social Media project (due April 27/28) attached below.
- Homework: Catch up on missing work!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Finish "Middle of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below in April 2/6 Vanguard entry).
- Complete the Civil War Continues: Sitting Gallery (PowerPoint and handout attached below in April 2/6 Vanguard entry).
- Introduce Civil War Social Media project (due April 27/28) attached below.
- Homework: Catch up on missing work!
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Vanguard Tuesday/Wednesday, April 7/8, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "End of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete "Who Killed Lincoln?" activity by following the directions of the last slide of the PowerPoint (resources attached below).
- Homework: O'Captain! My Captain!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "End of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete "Who Killed Lincoln?" activity by following the directions of the last slide of the PowerPoint (resources attached below).
- Homework: O'Captain! My Captain!
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MYP Thursday/Monday, April 2/6, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Go over IOWA Vocabulary Quiz
- Continue Civil War Battle Maps
- Complete "Middle of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below in Vanguard entry).
- Homework: Finish battle map!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Go over IOWA Vocabulary Quiz
- Continue Civil War Battle Maps
- Complete "Middle of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below in Vanguard entry).
- Homework: Finish battle map!
Vanguard Thursday/Monday, April 2/6, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "Middle of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete the Civil War Continues: Sitting Gallery (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Homework: Continue TLSS!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "Middle of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete the Civil War Continues: Sitting Gallery (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Homework: Continue TLSS!
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All Classes Friday/Wednesday, March 27/April 1, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "Beginning of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete Civil War Battle Map and Questions (documents attached below).
- Homework: Finish battle map!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the key battles/events of the Civil War and their impact on its outcome.
- Complete "Beginning of the Civil War" notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below).
- Complete Civil War Battle Map and Questions (documents attached below).
- Homework: Finish battle map!
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MYP Wednesday/Thursday, March 25/26, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on the IOWA Vocabulary Quiz.
- Turn in IOWA Vocabulary Packets.
- Take IOWA Vocabulary Quiz.
- Continue Civil War guided reading packets.
- Homework: Finish Civil War guided reading packets!
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on the IOWA Vocabulary Quiz.
- Turn in IOWA Vocabulary Packets.
- Take IOWA Vocabulary Quiz.
- Continue Civil War guided reading packets.
- Homework: Finish Civil War guided reading packets!
Vanguard Wednesday/Thursday, March 25/26, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a presentation/classroom activity for a significant topic in Texas history.
- TLSS Workday: Begin planning your presentation and classroom activity. See TLSS tab for new and updated documents!
- Homework: Continue TLSS - Classroom Activity Proposal due April 1 (Red) and April 2 (Purple)!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a presentation/classroom activity for a significant topic in Texas history.
- TLSS Workday: Begin planning your presentation and classroom activity. See TLSS tab for new and updated documents!
- Homework: Continue TLSS - Classroom Activity Proposal due April 1 (Red) and April 2 (Purple)!
All Classes Monday/Tuesday, March 23/24, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the involvement of Texas in the Civil War.
- Complete Civil War guided reading and questions.
- Homework (MYP): Complete the assigned portions of the IOWA Vocabulary Packet and study for the IOWA Vocabulary quiz!
- Homework (Vanguard): Complete Secession Essay!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the involvement of Texas in the Civil War.
- Complete Civil War guided reading and questions.
- Homework (MYP): Complete the assigned portions of the IOWA Vocabulary Packet and study for the IOWA Vocabulary quiz!
- Homework (Vanguard): Complete Secession Essay!
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All Classes Thursday/Friday, March 12/13, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to review key social studies vocabulary for the IOWA.
- IOWA Game Day in the library!
- Homework (MYP): Complete assigned portions of your IOWA Vocabulary Packet, including the pictures! We will have an IOWA Vocabulary Quiz on March 25/26 over those words.
- Homework (Vanguard): Finish any missing/late postcards, and continue planning for TLSS!
- Objective: Students will be able to review key social studies vocabulary for the IOWA.
- IOWA Game Day in the library!
- Homework (MYP): Complete assigned portions of your IOWA Vocabulary Packet, including the pictures! We will have an IOWA Vocabulary Quiz on March 25/26 over those words.
- Homework (Vanguard): Finish any missing/late postcards, and continue planning for TLSS!
MYP Tuesday/Wednesday, March 10/11, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to practice geography skills to prepare for IOWA.
- IOWA Government Mini-Quiz
- Sculpting Landforms
- IOWA Geography Skills Practice
- IOWA Geography Mini-Quiz
- IOWA Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Complete missing work! Meet in library for game day next class.
- Objective: Students will be able to practice geography skills to prepare for IOWA.
- IOWA Government Mini-Quiz
- Sculpting Landforms
- IOWA Geography Skills Practice
- IOWA Geography Mini-Quiz
- IOWA Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Complete missing work! Meet in library for game day next class.
Vanguard Tuesday/Wednesday, March 10/11, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain why Texas and the other southern states seceded from the U.S.
- Unit 7 Quickie Quiz #1
- Complete Secession notes (PowerPoint and handout attached in March 4/5 MYP entry below)
- Watch Election of 1860 Crash Course (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roNmeOOJCDY) and complete exit ticket
- Introduce 2nd half of TLSS (see new deadlines page on TLSS tab)
Homework: Finish postcards - due next class! Meet in library for game day next class.
- Objective: Students will be able to explain why Texas and the other southern states seceded from the U.S.
- Unit 7 Quickie Quiz #1
- Complete Secession notes (PowerPoint and handout attached in March 4/5 MYP entry below)
- Watch Election of 1860 Crash Course (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roNmeOOJCDY) and complete exit ticket
- Introduce 2nd half of TLSS (see new deadlines page on TLSS tab)
Homework: Finish postcards - due next class! Meet in library for game day next class.
MYP Friday/Monday, March 6/9, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to describe different forms of government to prepare for IOWA.
- IOWA Pre-Test
- IOWA Government Activities
- Begin IOWA Vocabulary Packet
Homework: None!
- Objective: Students will be able to describe different forms of government to prepare for IOWA.
- IOWA Pre-Test
- IOWA Government Activities
- Begin IOWA Vocabulary Packet
Homework: None!
Vanguard Friday/Monday, March 6/9, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain why Texas and the other southern states seceded from the U.S.
- Secession Debate: If you were absent, you will not be able to make up this assignment, so instead please read the documents below to prepare for class on Tuesday/Wednesday.
Homework Friday: Finalize TLSS essay - printed copy/turnitin.com due on Tuesday! Study for quickie quiz next class.
Homework Monday: Complete any missing assignments (especially TLSS essay)! Study for quickie quiz next class.
- Objective: Students will be able to explain why Texas and the other southern states seceded from the U.S.
- Secession Debate: If you were absent, you will not be able to make up this assignment, so instead please read the documents below to prepare for class on Tuesday/Wednesday.
Homework Friday: Finalize TLSS essay - printed copy/turnitin.com due on Tuesday! Study for quickie quiz next class.
Homework Monday: Complete any missing assignments (especially TLSS essay)! Study for quickie quiz next class.
MYP Wednesday/Thursday, March 4/5, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain why Texas and the other southern states seceded from the U.S.
- Turn in Pre-Civil War Postcards - due today!
- Complete warm-up (PowerPoint attached)
- Complete Secession notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- Complete Secession DBQ (handout attached)
- Begin Secession essay in class (we will finish as the warm-up next class)
- Homework: Complete missing work (especially postcards)!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain why Texas and the other southern states seceded from the U.S.
- Turn in Pre-Civil War Postcards - due today!
- Complete warm-up (PowerPoint attached)
- Complete Secession notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- Complete Secession DBQ (handout attached)
- Begin Secession essay in class (we will finish as the warm-up next class)
- Homework: Complete missing work (especially postcards)!
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Vanguard Wednesday/Thursday, March 4/5, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- Pre-Civil War Postcards workday for the entire class period
- Homework: Finalize TLSS essay - see due dates above!
- Objective: Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- Pre-Civil War Postcards workday for the entire class period
- Homework: Finalize TLSS essay - see due dates above!
MYP Monday/Tuesday, March 2/3, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- Pre-Civil War Postcards workday for the entire class period
- Homework: Finish postcards - due next class!
- Objective: Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- Pre-Civil War Postcards workday for the entire class period
- Homework: Finish postcards - due next class!
Vanguard Monday/Tuesday, March 2/3, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a research essay for a significant topic in Texas history. Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- TLSS Essay Workshop in class (rough drafts due today!): Peer editors should check for spelling/grammar, logical organization, explanation of topic, bibliography, turnitin.com percentage, etc.
- Pre-Civil War Postcards workday for the remainder of the class period (we will also work on them next class!).
- Homework: Finalize TLSS essay - see due dates above!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a research essay for a significant topic in Texas history. Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- TLSS Essay Workshop in class (rough drafts due today!): Peer editors should check for spelling/grammar, logical organization, explanation of topic, bibliography, turnitin.com percentage, etc.
- Pre-Civil War Postcards workday for the remainder of the class period (we will also work on them next class!).
- Homework: Finalize TLSS essay - see due dates above!
MYP Thursday/Friday, February 26/27, 2015 and Vanguard Thursday/Tuesday, February 26/March 3, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- Unit 7 Quickie Quiz (MYP only at this time)
- Review Causes of the Civil War and differences between North, South, and West (PowerPoint and chart attached below)
- Begin postcard assignment (see separate attachments for MYP and Vanguard below). The majority of this mini-project (double grade) should be finished in class as we will have designated days set aside for working on it.
- Objective: Students will be able to create postcards to demonstrate sectional differences in the pre-Civil War era.
- Unit 7 Quickie Quiz (MYP only at this time)
- Review Causes of the Civil War and differences between North, South, and West (PowerPoint and chart attached below)
- Begin postcard assignment (see separate attachments for MYP and Vanguard below). The majority of this mini-project (double grade) should be finished in class as we will have designated days set aside for working on it.
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MYP Friday-Wednesday, February 20-25, 2015 and Vanguard Tuesday/Wednesday, February 24/25, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the events leading up to the Civil War.
- Complete warm-up (PowerPoint attached below).
- Complete graphic organizer based on the readings for the Events Leading to the Civil War (document attached below).
- Complete primary source matching (document attached below)
Homework: North vs. South, 1850-1861 (document attached below; ignore the last page)
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the events leading up to the Civil War.
- Complete warm-up (PowerPoint attached below).
- Complete graphic organizer based on the readings for the Events Leading to the Civil War (document attached below).
- Complete primary source matching (document attached below)
Homework: North vs. South, 1850-1861 (document attached below; ignore the last page)
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MYP Wednesday/Thursday, February 18/19, 2015 and Vanguard Wednesday/Monday, February 18/23, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, and sectionalism.
- Complete warm-up (in PowerPoint attached below)
- Complete notes on Antebellum America (PowerPoint and notes handout attached below)
- Complete abolitionists activity (document attached below)
Homework: Slavery and States' Rights in Texas (document attached below)
- Objective: Students will be able to explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, and sectionalism.
- Complete warm-up (in PowerPoint attached below)
- Complete notes on Antebellum America (PowerPoint and notes handout attached below)
- Complete abolitionists activity (document attached below)
Homework: Slavery and States' Rights in Texas (document attached below)
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MYP Monday/Tuesday, February 16/17, 2015 and Vanguard Monday/Thursday, February 16/19, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, and sectionalism.
- Unit 6 Tracking and Reflection (see me for this and your quiz results)
- Complete map warm-up (document and PowerPoint attached below)
- Complete North vs. South gallery walk (documents attached below)
MYP Homework: None!
Vanguard Homework: Continue work for TLSS!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, and sectionalism.
- Unit 6 Tracking and Reflection (see me for this and your quiz results)
- Complete map warm-up (document and PowerPoint attached below)
- Complete North vs. South gallery walk (documents attached below)
MYP Homework: None!
Vanguard Homework: Continue work for TLSS!
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All Classes Thursday/Friday, February 12/13, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on the Unit 6 Quiz.
- Turn in Unit 6 Study Guide for 5 extra points on the quiz.
- Take Unit 6 Quiz.
- Answer Unit 6 IB questions on p. 71 of your notebook.
- Write new Unit 7 IB questions on p. 87 of your notebook, and complete Unit 7 Vocabulary in the back of your notebook.
- MYP Homework: None!
- Purple Vanguard Homework: Continue TLSS research! Checkpoint #1 (7 Sources with Notes) due on Monday.
- Red Vanguard Homework: Begin TLSS research from the textbook - computer lab day on Tuesday!
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on the Unit 6 Quiz.
- Turn in Unit 6 Study Guide for 5 extra points on the quiz.
- Take Unit 6 Quiz.
- Answer Unit 6 IB questions on p. 71 of your notebook.
- Write new Unit 7 IB questions on p. 87 of your notebook, and complete Unit 7 Vocabulary in the back of your notebook.
- MYP Homework: None!
- Purple Vanguard Homework: Continue TLSS research! Checkpoint #1 (7 Sources with Notes) due on Monday.
- Red Vanguard Homework: Begin TLSS research from the textbook - computer lab day on Tuesday!
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All Classes Wednesday, February 11, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how westward expansion affected the lives of pioneers, Native Americans, and Mexicans.
- Complete new warm-ups.
- Students watched two video clips about frontier life, answered guiding questions, and compared/contrasted them. You are excused from this activity if you were absent.
- Complete Unit 6 Study Guide for 5 extra points on next class's quiz.
- Homework: Study for Unit 6 Quiz!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how westward expansion affected the lives of pioneers, Native Americans, and Mexicans.
- Complete new warm-ups.
- Students watched two video clips about frontier life, answered guiding questions, and compared/contrasted them. You are excused from this activity if you were absent.
- Complete Unit 6 Study Guide for 5 extra points on next class's quiz.
- Homework: Study for Unit 6 Quiz!
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Vanguard Monday/Tuesday, February 9/10, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how westward expansion affected the lives of pioneers, Natives Americans, and Mexicans.
- Compromise of 1850 notes (see MYP entry for February 4/5)
- Read a tall tale of the frontier. Based on the tall tale, what can you infer about how westward expansion impacted the values and lifestyles of people during this time period? (see MYP entry for February 6/9)
- After making your inferences, read the historical article on life in the west. Use this knowledge to complete the Frontier Letter assignment (see MYP entry for February 6/9).
- Homework: Finish Frontier Letter!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how westward expansion affected the lives of pioneers, Natives Americans, and Mexicans.
- Compromise of 1850 notes (see MYP entry for February 4/5)
- Read a tall tale of the frontier. Based on the tall tale, what can you infer about how westward expansion impacted the values and lifestyles of people during this time period? (see MYP entry for February 6/9)
- After making your inferences, read the historical article on life in the west. Use this knowledge to complete the Frontier Letter assignment (see MYP entry for February 6/9).
- Homework: Finish Frontier Letter!
MYP Friday/Monday, February 6/9, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how westward expansion affected the lives of pioneers, Natives Americans, and Mexicans.
- Complete warm-up and read a tall tale of the frontier. Based on the tall tale, what can you infer about how westward expansion impacted the values and lifestyles of people during this time period?
- After making your inferences, read the historical article on life in the west. Use this knowledge to complete the Frontier Letter assignment.
- Homework: Finish Frontier Letter!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how westward expansion affected the lives of pioneers, Natives Americans, and Mexicans.
- Complete warm-up and read a tall tale of the frontier. Based on the tall tale, what can you infer about how westward expansion impacted the values and lifestyles of people during this time period?
- After making your inferences, read the historical article on life in the west. Use this knowledge to complete the Frontier Letter assignment.
- Homework: Finish Frontier Letter!
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Vanguard Friday, February 6, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a research essay on a significant topic on Texas history.
- Begin Teaching the Lone Star State (TLSS) research in the textbook and then online. Remember to organize your research according to the guidelines for Checkpoint #1 (see TLSS tab).
- Homework: Continue TLSS research!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a research essay on a significant topic on Texas history.
- Begin Teaching the Lone Star State (TLSS) research in the textbook and then online. Remember to organize your research according to the guidelines for Checkpoint #1 (see TLSS tab).
- Homework: Continue TLSS research!
MYP Wednesday/Thursday, February 4/5, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on HISD Snapshot #4.
- HISD Snapshot #4
- Compromise of 1850 notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below)
- Homework: None!
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on HISD Snapshot #4.
- HISD Snapshot #4
- Compromise of 1850 notes (PowerPoint and handout attached below)
- Homework: None!
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Vanguard Wednesday/Thursday, February 4/5, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on HISD Snapshot #4.
- HISD Snapshot #4
- Introduce Teaching the Lone Star State (see separate tab above)
- Homework: None!
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on HISD Snapshot #4.
- HISD Snapshot #4
- Introduce Teaching the Lone Star State (see separate tab above)
- Homework: None!
Monday/Tuesday, February 2/3, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how the Mexican-American War fulfilled westward expansion and the idea of manifest destiny.
- Complete new warm-ups and go over Westward Expansion Map.
- Mexican-American War guided reading and exit ticket (documents attached below)
- SS4 Review Game
- Homework: Study for Snapshot!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how the Mexican-American War fulfilled westward expansion and the idea of manifest destiny.
- Complete new warm-ups and go over Westward Expansion Map.
- Mexican-American War guided reading and exit ticket (documents attached below)
- SS4 Review Game
- Homework: Study for Snapshot!
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Thursday/Friday, January 29/30, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain Texas's contribution to westward expansion and the idea of manifest destiny.
- Complete new warm-ups (use your template!)
- American Progress OPTICS, new vocabulary, and Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- Westward Expansion Map Activity (document attached)
- Homework: None - bring your own device next class!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain Texas's contribution to westward expansion and the idea of manifest destiny.
- Complete new warm-ups (use your template!)
- American Progress OPTICS, new vocabulary, and Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- Westward Expansion Map Activity (document attached)
- Homework: None - bring your own device next class!
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Tuesday/Wednesday, January 27/28, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the causes of and events leading to U.S. annexation of Texas.
- Complete new warm-ups (use your template!)
- Statehood notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- To Be or Not to Be? (document attached)
- Homework: Republic/Annexation SOAPS (document attached)
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the causes of and events leading to U.S. annexation of Texas.
- Complete new warm-ups (use your template!)
- Statehood notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- To Be or Not to Be? (document attached)
- Homework: Republic/Annexation SOAPS (document attached)
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Friday/Monday, January 23/26, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to identify how the Republic of Texas brought positive and negative change to Texas.
- Introduce Critical Thinking Stems warm-ups.
- Answer Unit 5 IB questions on p. 57 of your notebook.
- Copy Unit 6 IB questions on p. 71 of your notebook and write new vocabulary in the last section.
- Republic of Texas notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- Sitting Gallery: Trouble in Texas (documents attached)
- Homework (Vanguard): Houston ESPN Chart (documents attached)
- Objective: Students will be able to identify how the Republic of Texas brought positive and negative change to Texas.
- Introduce Critical Thinking Stems warm-ups.
- Answer Unit 5 IB questions on p. 57 of your notebook.
- Copy Unit 6 IB questions on p. 71 of your notebook and write new vocabulary in the last section.
- Republic of Texas notes (PowerPoint and handout attached)
- Sitting Gallery: Trouble in Texas (documents attached)
- Homework (Vanguard): Houston ESPN Chart (documents attached)
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MYP Friday/Tuesday, January 16/20, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to write a first-person narrative about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Continue working on the Texas Revolution RAFTS project for the entire class period.
- Homework: Finish/type RAFTS - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red), next class!
- Objective: Students will be able to write a first-person narrative about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Continue working on the Texas Revolution RAFTS project for the entire class period.
- Homework: Finish/type RAFTS - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red), next class!
Vanguard Friday/Tuesday, January 16/20, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a newscast about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Continue working on the Texas Revolution Newscast project for the entire class period.
- Homework: Finish newscast - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red), next class!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a newscast about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Continue working on the Texas Revolution Newscast project for the entire class period.
- Homework: Finish newscast - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red), next class!
MYP Wednesday/Thursday, January 14/15, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to write a first-person narrative about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Unit 5 Quickie Quiz
- Introduce Texas Revolution RAFTS project, and work on the project for the rest of the class period.
- Homework: Continue RAFTS - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red).
- Objective: Students will be able to write a first-person narrative about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Unit 5 Quickie Quiz
- Introduce Texas Revolution RAFTS project, and work on the project for the rest of the class period.
- Homework: Continue RAFTS - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red).
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Vanguard Wednesday/Thursday, January 14/15, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a newscast about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Unit 5 Quickie Quiz
- Introduce Texas Revolution Newscast project, and work on the project for the rest of the class period.
- Homework: Continue newscast - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red).
- Objective: Students will be able to create a newscast about a major event from the Texas Revolution.
- Unit 5 Quickie Quiz
- Introduce Texas Revolution Newscast project, and work on the project for the rest of the class period.
- Homework: Continue newscast - presentations will be on January 21 (purple) and January 22 (red).
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All Classes Monday/Tuesday, January 12/13, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze the results of the Battle of San Jacinto and the Treaty of Velasco.
- Complete the anticipation guide (document attached below). Then correct it and take notes using the PowerPoint attached below. Answer the question that follows.
- Read the Treaty of Velasco (document attached below) and write the terms of the treaty in your own words on the back of the anticipation guide. Answer the questions that follow.
- Homework: Study for a quickie quiz next class on the Alamo leaders, the Massacre at Goliad, the Runaway Scrape, the Battle of San Jacinto, and the Treaty of Velasco.
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze the results of the Battle of San Jacinto and the Treaty of Velasco.
- Complete the anticipation guide (document attached below). Then correct it and take notes using the PowerPoint attached below. Answer the question that follows.
- Read the Treaty of Velasco (document attached below) and write the terms of the treaty in your own words on the back of the anticipation guide. Answer the questions that follow.
- Homework: Study for a quickie quiz next class on the Alamo leaders, the Massacre at Goliad, the Runaway Scrape, the Battle of San Jacinto, and the Treaty of Velasco.
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All Classes Thursday/Friday, January 8/9, 2015
- Objective : Students will be able to explain the impact of the massacre at Goliad and evaluate Sam Houston's strategy during the Runaway Scrape.
- Complete notes handout using the PowerPoint attached below for the Massacre at Goliad and the Runaway Scrape.
- Complete Sam Houston: Coward or Genius? activity (documents attached below - pay attention to Vanguard or MYP in file name).
- Complete the exit ticket (document attached below).
- Homework: Finish Alamo move poster - due next class!
- Objective : Students will be able to explain the impact of the massacre at Goliad and evaluate Sam Houston's strategy during the Runaway Scrape.
- Complete notes handout using the PowerPoint attached below for the Massacre at Goliad and the Runaway Scrape.
- Complete Sam Houston: Coward or Genius? activity (documents attached below - pay attention to Vanguard or MYP in file name).
- Complete the exit ticket (document attached below).
- Homework: Finish Alamo move poster - due next class!
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All Classes Tuesday/Wednesday, January 6/7, 2015
- Objective: Students will be able to create a movie poster to summarize the siege of the Alamo.
- Work on Alamo Movie Poster (instructions attached below according to MYP or Vanguard) for the whole class period. This assignment will be due on January 12/13.
- Homework: Continue working on Alamo Movie Poster!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a movie poster to summarize the siege of the Alamo.
- Work on Alamo Movie Poster (instructions attached below according to MYP or Vanguard) for the whole class period. This assignment will be due on January 12/13.
- Homework: Continue working on Alamo Movie Poster!
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Resources for Infectious Diseases Interdisciplinary IB Project (All)
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MYP Files for Infectious Diseases Interdisciplinary IB Project
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Vanguard Files for Infectious Diseases Interdisciplinary IB Project
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All Classes Thursday/Friday, December 11/12, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the importance of the siege of the Alamo.
- Reminders: Alamo movie permission slips are due by December 12. There will be a progress check on your ESPN charts TODAY - bring in a complete rough draft of your ESPN chart or final copy of your ESPN chart if you are already finished. Projects are due December 15/16 - if your project is not ready on time, you will not watch the movie and instead work on the project.
- Complete Alamo notes handout using the PowerPoint attached below.
- Homework: Finalize project and bring permission slip!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the importance of the siege of the Alamo.
- Reminders: Alamo movie permission slips are due by December 12. There will be a progress check on your ESPN charts TODAY - bring in a complete rough draft of your ESPN chart or final copy of your ESPN chart if you are already finished. Projects are due December 15/16 - if your project is not ready on time, you will not watch the movie and instead work on the project.
- Complete Alamo notes handout using the PowerPoint attached below.
- Homework: Finalize project and bring permission slip!
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MYP Tuesday/Wednesday, December 9/10, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the grievances that the Texans had with the Mexican government as described in the Texas Declaration of Independence.
- Reminders: Alamo movie permission slips are due by December 12. There will be a progress check on your ESPN charts December 11/12 - bring in a complete rough draft of your ESPN chart or final copy of your ESPN chart if you are already finished. Projects are due December 15/16 - if your project is not ready on time, you will not watch the movie and instead work on the project.
- Distribute Unit 4/5 Quiz outline (attached below in Vanguard entry) - the quiz be on December 17/18.
- Complete Texas Declaration of Independence activity (attached below).
- Homework: Continue project (ESPN chart progress check next class) and get permission slip signed.
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the grievances that the Texans had with the Mexican government as described in the Texas Declaration of Independence.
- Reminders: Alamo movie permission slips are due by December 12. There will be a progress check on your ESPN charts December 11/12 - bring in a complete rough draft of your ESPN chart or final copy of your ESPN chart if you are already finished. Projects are due December 15/16 - if your project is not ready on time, you will not watch the movie and instead work on the project.
- Distribute Unit 4/5 Quiz outline (attached below in Vanguard entry) - the quiz be on December 17/18.
- Complete Texas Declaration of Independence activity (attached below).
- Homework: Continue project (ESPN chart progress check next class) and get permission slip signed.
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Vanguard Tuesday/Wednesday, December 9/10, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the grievances that the Texans had with the Mexican government as described in the Texas Declaration of Independence.
- Reminders: Alamo movie permission slips are due by December 12. There will be a progress check on your ESPN charts December 11/12 - bring in a complete rough draft of your ESPN chart or final copy of your ESPN chart if you are already finished. Projects are due December 15/16 - if your project is not ready on time, you will not watch the movie and instead work on the project.
- Distribute Unit 4/5 Quiz outline (attached below in Vanguard entry) - the quiz be on December 17/18.
- Complete Texas Declaration of Independence activity (attached below).
- Homework: Continue project (ESPN chart progress check next class) and get permission slip signed.
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the grievances that the Texans had with the Mexican government as described in the Texas Declaration of Independence.
- Reminders: Alamo movie permission slips are due by December 12. There will be a progress check on your ESPN charts December 11/12 - bring in a complete rough draft of your ESPN chart or final copy of your ESPN chart if you are already finished. Projects are due December 15/16 - if your project is not ready on time, you will not watch the movie and instead work on the project.
- Distribute Unit 4/5 Quiz outline (attached below in Vanguard entry) - the quiz be on December 17/18.
- Complete Texas Declaration of Independence activity (attached below).
- Homework: Continue project (ESPN chart progress check next class) and get permission slip signed.
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All Classes Friday/Monday, December 5/8, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the economic, social, political, and environmental effects of an infectious disease.
- Distribute Alamo movie permission slips (due by December 12).
- Introduce timeline portion of the interdisciplinary project.
- Continue research and begin final copies when you're ready.
- Homework: Continue project and get permission slip signed!
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the economic, social, political, and environmental effects of an infectious disease.
- Distribute Alamo movie permission slips (due by December 12).
- Introduce timeline portion of the interdisciplinary project.
- Continue research and begin final copies when you're ready.
- Homework: Continue project and get permission slip signed!
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MYP Wednesday/Thursday, December 3/4, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the economic, social, political, and environmental effects of an infectious disease.
- Finish First 5 Battles map/questions and turn in.
- Introduce Infectious Diseases History Project instructions and Research Hints (attached above).
- Complete ESPN Chart draft (template attached above).
- Homework: Type ESPN chart!
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the economic, social, political, and environmental effects of an infectious disease.
- Finish First 5 Battles map/questions and turn in.
- Introduce Infectious Diseases History Project instructions and Research Hints (attached above).
- Complete ESPN Chart draft (template attached above).
- Homework: Type ESPN chart!
Vanguard Wednesday/Thursday, December 3/4, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the economic, social, political, and environmental effects of an infectious disease.
- Introduce Infectious Diseases History Project instructions and Research Hints (attached above).
- Complete ESPN Chart draft (template attached above).
- Begin map (attached above, but you might want to get a copy from me).
- Homework: Continue map and type ESPN chart!
- Objective: Students will be able to describe the economic, social, political, and environmental effects of an infectious disease.
- Introduce Infectious Diseases History Project instructions and Research Hints (attached above).
- Complete ESPN Chart draft (template attached above).
- Begin map (attached above, but you might want to get a copy from me).
- Homework: Continue map and type ESPN chart!
All Classes Monday/Tuesday, December 1/2, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the outcomes of the first 5 battles of the Texas Revolution and predict their impacts on the next part of the war.
- Take Unit 4 Quickie Quiz #2.
- Answer Unit 4 IB Questions on page 42 of your notebook.
- Write down new Unit 5 IB Questions (attached below) on page 57 of your notebook. This unit is entitled "Unit 5: Revolution, Bring It On!"
- Complete Unit 5 Vocabulary (attached below) in the back of your notebook.
- Complete the First 5 Battles map and questions using the attachments below.
- Homework: Finish battle map and questions. Bring your own device and flash drive December 3-8 for the infectious diseases project!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the outcomes of the first 5 battles of the Texas Revolution and predict their impacts on the next part of the war.
- Take Unit 4 Quickie Quiz #2.
- Answer Unit 4 IB Questions on page 42 of your notebook.
- Write down new Unit 5 IB Questions (attached below) on page 57 of your notebook. This unit is entitled "Unit 5: Revolution, Bring It On!"
- Complete Unit 5 Vocabulary (attached below) in the back of your notebook.
- Complete the First 5 Battles map and questions using the attachments below.
- Homework: Finish battle map and questions. Bring your own device and flash drive December 3-8 for the infectious diseases project!
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MYP Monday/Tuesday, November 24/25, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze conflicts between the Mexican government and the Anglos in Texas.
- Finish Anglo advertisements - due today!
- Complete the Rising Tensions graphic organizer using the reading attached below in the November 20/21 Vanguard entry.
- Homework: Next Monday/Tuesday, there will be a 5 questions quickie quiz on Rising Tensions!
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze conflicts between the Mexican government and the Anglos in Texas.
- Finish Anglo advertisements - due today!
- Complete the Rising Tensions graphic organizer using the reading attached below in the November 20/21 Vanguard entry.
- Homework: Next Monday/Tuesday, there will be a 5 questions quickie quiz on Rising Tensions!
Vanguard Monday/Tuesday, November 24/25, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to create a skit to show one of the events that causes conflict between the Mexican government and the Anglos in Texas.
- Students had approximately 40 minutes to prepare for their Causes of the Texas Revolution skit and then performed them during the second half of class. If you were absent, you must still complete the exit ticket attached below using your notes and the textbook.
- Homework: Next Monday/Tuesday, there will be a 5 questions quickie quiz on Rising Tensions!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a skit to show one of the events that causes conflict between the Mexican government and the Anglos in Texas.
- Students had approximately 40 minutes to prepare for their Causes of the Texas Revolution skit and then performed them during the second half of class. If you were absent, you must still complete the exit ticket attached below using your notes and the textbook.
- Homework: Next Monday/Tuesday, there will be a 5 questions quickie quiz on Rising Tensions!
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MYP Thursday/Friday, November 20/21, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key empresarios and explain the causes and criteria of Anglo settlement.
- Unit 4 Quickie Quiz (purple classes took theirs on Wednesday during early dismissal)
- Finish colonization letters from last class.
- Complete Anglo Advertisement. See instructions attached below.
- Homework: Finish Anglo Advertisement!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key empresarios and explain the causes and criteria of Anglo settlement.
- Unit 4 Quickie Quiz (purple classes took theirs on Wednesday during early dismissal)
- Finish colonization letters from last class.
- Complete Anglo Advertisement. See instructions attached below.
- Homework: Finish Anglo Advertisement!
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Vanguard Thursday/Friday, November 20/21, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the rising tensions that emerged as a result of Anglo settlement.
- Unit 4 Quickie Quiz (purple classes took theirs on Wednesday during early dismissal)
- Finish colonization letters from last class.
- Complete the Rising Tensions graphic organizer using the reading attached below.
Homework: Complete Differing Viewpoints attached below.
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the rising tensions that emerged as a result of Anglo settlement.
- Unit 4 Quickie Quiz (purple classes took theirs on Wednesday during early dismissal)
- Finish colonization letters from last class.
- Complete the Rising Tensions graphic organizer using the reading attached below.
Homework: Complete Differing Viewpoints attached below.
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MYP Monday/Tuesday, November 17/18, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key empresarios and explain the causes and criteria of Anglo settlement.
- Use the handout attached below to take notes on the Anglo settlement PowerPoint (see Vanguard entry).
- Complete Empresario Tea Party and Map (see Vanguard entry).
- Complete Colonization Letters class work attached below.
- Homework: Study for Unit 4 Quickie Quiz!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key empresarios and explain the causes and criteria of Anglo settlement.
- Use the handout attached below to take notes on the Anglo settlement PowerPoint (see Vanguard entry).
- Complete Empresario Tea Party and Map (see Vanguard entry).
- Complete Colonization Letters class work attached below.
- Homework: Study for Unit 4 Quickie Quiz!
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Vanguard Monday/Tuesday, November 17/18, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key empresarios and explain the causes and criteria of Anglo settlement.
- Use the handout attached below to take notes on the Anglo settlement PowerPoint.
- Complete Empresario Tea Party and Map.
- Use the colonization letters, Mexican criteria, and your checklist to decide who should and should not be allowed to settle in Texas. Note that some letters have been excluded from your checklist.
- Homework: Study for Unit 4 Quickie Quiz!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key empresarios and explain the causes and criteria of Anglo settlement.
- Use the handout attached below to take notes on the Anglo settlement PowerPoint.
- Complete Empresario Tea Party and Map.
- Use the colonization letters, Mexican criteria, and your checklist to decide who should and should not be allowed to settle in Texas. Note that some letters have been excluded from your checklist.
- Homework: Study for Unit 4 Quickie Quiz!
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MYP Thursday/Friday, November 13/14, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze the major causes of the Mexican War for Independence.
- Review Mexico Gains Independence PowerPoint and take notes in the handout attached below in the Vanguard entry.
- Complete the Mexico Declares Independence guided reading attached below.
- Homework: Complete el Grito de Dolores! (attached below in the Vanguard entry)
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze the major causes of the Mexican War for Independence.
- Review Mexico Gains Independence PowerPoint and take notes in the handout attached below in the Vanguard entry.
- Complete the Mexico Declares Independence guided reading attached below.
- Homework: Complete el Grito de Dolores! (attached below in the Vanguard entry)
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Vanguard Thursday/Friday, November 13/14, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze the major causes of the Mexican War for Independence.
- Review Mexico Gains Independence PowerPoint and take notes in the handout attached below.
- Complete Road to Revolution: Causes of Mexican Independence by choosing one of the tasks described (letter to the king/petition to fellow Spaniards).
- Homework: Complete el Grito de Dolores! (attached below)
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze the major causes of the Mexican War for Independence.
- Review Mexico Gains Independence PowerPoint and take notes in the handout attached below.
- Complete Road to Revolution: Causes of Mexican Independence by choosing one of the tasks described (letter to the king/petition to fellow Spaniards).
- Homework: Complete el Grito de Dolores! (attached below)
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Tuesday/Wednesday, November 11/12, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how the Louisiana Purchase and Adams-Onis Treaty helped create Texas's present-day borders.
- Review the Louisiana Purchase and Adams-Onis Treaty PowerPoint, and then complete the map and questions (document attached below).
- Compose a "tweet" to summarize each of part of the Louisiana Purchase and Adam-Onis Treaty readings (documents attached below). Be sure you open the correct documents depending on which class you are in (Vanguard or MYP).
- Homework: Finish Territory Twitter!
- Objective: Students will be able to explain how the Louisiana Purchase and Adams-Onis Treaty helped create Texas's present-day borders.
- Review the Louisiana Purchase and Adams-Onis Treaty PowerPoint, and then complete the map and questions (document attached below).
- Compose a "tweet" to summarize each of part of the Louisiana Purchase and Adam-Onis Treaty readings (documents attached below). Be sure you open the correct documents depending on which class you are in (Vanguard or MYP).
- Homework: Finish Territory Twitter!
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Friday/Monday, November 7/10, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on the Unit 3 Quiz.
- Complete Unit 3 Quiz. If you were absent, you need to make arrangements to make this up.
- Complete Unit 3 Reflection on p. 24 of your notebook by answering the IB questions.
- Record new Unit 4 IB questions into your notebook on p. 42, and new Unit 4 Vocabulary into the back of your notebook. The title of this unit is Unit 4: Anglo Invasion.
- Homework: None, unless you have any missing assignments!
- Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery on the Unit 3 Quiz.
- Complete Unit 3 Quiz. If you were absent, you need to make arrangements to make this up.
- Complete Unit 3 Reflection on p. 24 of your notebook by answering the IB questions.
- Record new Unit 4 IB questions into your notebook on p. 42, and new Unit 4 Vocabulary into the back of your notebook. The title of this unit is Unit 4: Anglo Invasion.
- Homework: None, unless you have any missing assignments!
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Wednesday/Thursday, November 5/6, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the purpose and location of key missions in Texas.
- Use the PowerPoint attached below along with your textbook to complete the Missions Notes (document attached below).
- Homework: Study for Unit 3 Quiz (next class)!
- Objective: Students will be able to identify the purpose and location of key missions in Texas.
- Use the PowerPoint attached below along with your textbook to complete the Missions Notes (document attached below).
- Homework: Study for Unit 3 Quiz (next class)!
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Monday/Tuesday, November 3/4, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to simulate the experience of La Salle and his men on his expedition that ended up in Texas.
- Complete The French Explore Texas (document attached below) using the PowerPoint and reading attached below. We did a simulation for La Salle in class.
- Complete La Salle Exit Ticket (document attached below).
- Homework: None (or catch up on missing assignments)!
- Objective: Students will be able to simulate the experience of La Salle and his men on his expedition that ended up in Texas.
- Complete The French Explore Texas (document attached below) using the PowerPoint and reading attached below. We did a simulation for La Salle in class.
- Complete La Salle Exit Ticket (document attached below).
- Homework: None (or catch up on missing assignments)!
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MYP Thursday/Friday, October 30/31, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze cultural diffusion during the Columbian Exchange.
- Complete Columbian Exchange map/chart using the documents attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry.
- Complete the Columbian Exchange Guided Reading using the documents attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry.
- Complete Exploration DBQs (document attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry).
- Homework: Exploration DBQs (document attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry)
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze cultural diffusion during the Columbian Exchange.
- Complete Columbian Exchange map/chart using the documents attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry.
- Complete the Columbian Exchange Guided Reading using the documents attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry.
- Complete Exploration DBQs (document attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry).
- Homework: Exploration DBQs (document attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry)
Vanguard Thursday/Friday, October 30/31, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to create a menu and advertisement that shows cultural diffusion between the New World and Old World.
- Continue Columbian Exchange Menu. Refer to the instructions/rubric handout attached below in the Vanguard October 28/29 entry.
- Begin Unit 3 Quiz Review Guide attached below. The Unit 3 Quiz will be November 7 (purple) and November 10 (red).
- Homework: Finish Columbian Exchange Menu - due next class!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a menu and advertisement that shows cultural diffusion between the New World and Old World.
- Continue Columbian Exchange Menu. Refer to the instructions/rubric handout attached below in the Vanguard October 28/29 entry.
- Begin Unit 3 Quiz Review Guide attached below. The Unit 3 Quiz will be November 7 (purple) and November 10 (red).
- Homework: Finish Columbian Exchange Menu - due next class!
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MYP Tuesday/Wednesday, October 28/29, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to make predictions about the effects of exploration in Texas.
- Open-Note Unit 3 Quickie Quiz
- Finish Conquistador Times (document attached below in Vanguard October 22/23 entry).
- Begin Exploration DBQs if time allows (document attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry).
- Homework: None!
- Objective: Students will be able to make predictions about the effects of exploration in Texas.
- Open-Note Unit 3 Quickie Quiz
- Finish Conquistador Times (document attached below in Vanguard October 22/23 entry).
- Begin Exploration DBQs if time allows (document attached below in Vanguard October 24/27 entry).
- Homework: None!
Vanguard Tuesday/Wednesday, October 28/29, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to create a menu and advertisement that shows cultural diffusion between the New World and Old World.
- Begin Columbian Exchange Menu. This is a mini-project (double grade) that will be due November 3 (purple) and November 4 (red). We will work on it in class this week. See the instructions/rubric handout attached below.
- Homework: Continue Columbian Exchange Menu
- Objective: Students will be able to create a menu and advertisement that shows cultural diffusion between the New World and Old World.
- Begin Columbian Exchange Menu. This is a mini-project (double grade) that will be due November 3 (purple) and November 4 (red). We will work on it in class this week. See the instructions/rubric handout attached below.
- Homework: Continue Columbian Exchange Menu
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MYP Friday/Monday, October 24/27, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to make predictions about the effects of exploration in Texas.
- HISD Snapshot #2 (will need to make up during tutoring if absent)
- Begin Conquistador Times (document attached below in Vanguard October 22/23 entry). We will continue working on this next class.
- Homework: None!
- Objective: Students will be able to make predictions about the effects of exploration in Texas.
- HISD Snapshot #2 (will need to make up during tutoring if absent)
- Begin Conquistador Times (document attached below in Vanguard October 22/23 entry). We will continue working on this next class.
- Homework: None!
Vanguard Friday/Monday, October 24/27, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze cultural diffusion during the Columbian Exchange.
- Open-Note Unit 3 Quickie Quiz
- Complete Columbian Exchange map/chart using the documents attached below.
- Complete the Columbian Exchange Guided Reading using the documents attached below.
- Homework: Exploration DBQs (document attached below)
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze cultural diffusion during the Columbian Exchange.
- Open-Note Unit 3 Quickie Quiz
- Complete Columbian Exchange map/chart using the documents attached below.
- Complete the Columbian Exchange Guided Reading using the documents attached below.
- Homework: Exploration DBQs (document attached below)
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MYP Wednesday/Thursday, October 22/23, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to present information about a conquistador in a creative format.
- Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? due at the beginning of class
- Students created a song/rap, poem, or skit about a conquistador and presented it to the class. If you were absent, look over the readings and fill in your chart accordingly (all documents attached below in Vanguard October 20/21 entry).
- Homework: Study notes (mostly regions and Native American notes) for Snapshot #2!
- Objective: Students will be able to present information about a conquistador in a creative format.
- Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? due at the beginning of class
- Students created a song/rap, poem, or skit about a conquistador and presented it to the class. If you were absent, look over the readings and fill in your chart accordingly (all documents attached below in Vanguard October 20/21 entry).
- Homework: Study notes (mostly regions and Native American notes) for Snapshot #2!
Vanguard Wednesday/Thursday, October 22/23, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to make predictions about the effects of exploration in Texas.
- HISD Snapshot #2 (will need to make up during tutoring if absent)
- Complete Conquistador Times (document attached below)
- Homework: Finish Conquistador Times
- Objective: Students will be able to make predictions about the effects of exploration in Texas.
- HISD Snapshot #2 (will need to make up during tutoring if absent)
- Complete Conquistador Times (document attached below)
- Homework: Finish Conquistador Times
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MYP Monday/Tuesday, October 20/21, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to use the IB learner profile to determine what characteristics Columbus did and did not have as an explorer.
- Turn in Columbus SOAPS/OPTICS
- Review Columbus readings (attached below in Vanguard October 16/17 entry) and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7bkqBwh7A
- Complete Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? (document and instructions attached below in Vanguard October 16/17 entry)
- Homework: Finish any class work if needed.
- Objective: Students will be able to use the IB learner profile to determine what characteristics Columbus did and did not have as an explorer.
- Turn in Columbus SOAPS/OPTICS
- Review Columbus readings (attached below in Vanguard October 16/17 entry) and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7bkqBwh7A
- Complete Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? (document and instructions attached below in Vanguard October 16/17 entry)
- Homework: Finish any class work if needed.
Vanguard Monday/Tuesday, October 20/21, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to present information about a conquistador in a creative format.
- Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? due at the beginning of class
- Students created a song/rap, poem, or skit about a conquistador and presented it to the class. If you were absent, look over the readings and fill in your chart accordingly (all documents attached below).
- Homework: Study notes (mostly regions and Native American notes) for Snapshot #2!
- Objective: Students will be able to present information about a conquistador in a creative format.
- Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? due at the beginning of class
- Students created a song/rap, poem, or skit about a conquistador and presented it to the class. If you were absent, look over the readings and fill in your chart accordingly (all documents attached below).
- Homework: Study notes (mostly regions and Native American notes) for Snapshot #2!
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MYP Thursday/Friday, October 16/17, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the positive and negative impacts of Columbus's exploration of the Americas.
- Add Unit 3 Vocabulary to notebook (attached in Vanguard entry below)
- Complete Columbus Anticipation Guide and notes (see document and PowerPoint attached below in October 14/15 entry).
- Columbus SOAPS/OPTICS (see document attached below in October 14/15 entry)
- Homework: Finish any class work if needed.
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the positive and negative impacts of Columbus's exploration of the Americas.
- Add Unit 3 Vocabulary to notebook (attached in Vanguard entry below)
- Complete Columbus Anticipation Guide and notes (see document and PowerPoint attached below in October 14/15 entry).
- Columbus SOAPS/OPTICS (see document attached below in October 14/15 entry)
- Homework: Finish any class work if needed.
Vanguard Thursday/Friday, October 16/17, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to use the IB learner profile to determine what characteristics Columbus did and did not have as an explorer.
- Add Unit 3 Vocabulary to notebook (attached below)
- Review Columbus readings (attached below) and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7bkqBwh7A
- Complete Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? (document and instructions attached below)
- Homework: Finish any class work if needed.
- Objective: Students will be able to use the IB learner profile to determine what characteristics Columbus did and did not have as an explorer.
- Add Unit 3 Vocabulary to notebook (attached below)
- Review Columbus readings (attached below) and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7bkqBwh7A
- Complete Columbus: Good Guy or Bad Guy? (document and instructions attached below)
- Homework: Finish any class work if needed.
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Tuesday/Wednesday, October 14/15, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the positive and negative impacts of Columbus's exploration of the Americas.
- Two-sided Native American due today!
- Unit 2 Quiz Tracking and Reflection (see me if you were absent)
- Answer Unit 2 IB questions on p. 13 of your notebook.
- Write down Unit 3 IB questions on p. 24 of your notebook (see document attached below).
- Complete Columbus Anticipation Guide and notes (see document and PowerPoint attached below).
- Homework: Columbus SOAPS/OPTICS (see document attached below)
- Objective: Students will be able to explain the positive and negative impacts of Columbus's exploration of the Americas.
- Two-sided Native American due today!
- Unit 2 Quiz Tracking and Reflection (see me if you were absent)
- Answer Unit 2 IB questions on p. 13 of your notebook.
- Write down Unit 3 IB questions on p. 24 of your notebook (see document attached below).
- Complete Columbus Anticipation Guide and notes (see document and PowerPoint attached below).
- Homework: Columbus SOAPS/OPTICS (see document attached below)
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christopher_columbus_anticipation_guide_new.doc | |
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columbus_2014.pptx | |
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columbus_hw_2014.doc | |
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Friday/Monday, October 10/13, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to create a model that compares and contrasts two Native Texan cultures and demonstrate mastery on the Unit 2 Quiz.
- Take Unit 2 Quiz (1 hour).
- Continue working on two-sided Native American after the quiz.
- Homework: Finish two-sided Native American - due next class! Remember to have both the visual portion (body) and written portion completed.
- Objective: Students will be able to create a model that compares and contrasts two Native Texan cultures and demonstrate mastery on the Unit 2 Quiz.
- Take Unit 2 Quiz (1 hour).
- Continue working on two-sided Native American after the quiz.
- Homework: Finish two-sided Native American - due next class! Remember to have both the visual portion (body) and written portion completed.
Wednesday/Thursday, October 8/9, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to create a model that compares and contrasts two Native Texan cultures.
- Continue working on two-sided Native American mini-project. Your goal is to have the research and body completed by the end of the class period.
- Homework: Study for Unit 2 Quiz (double grade) next class!
- Objective: Students will be able to create a model that compares and contrasts two Native Texan cultures.
- Continue working on two-sided Native American mini-project. Your goal is to have the research and body completed by the end of the class period.
- Homework: Study for Unit 2 Quiz (double grade) next class!
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Monday/Tuesday, October 6/7, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to create a model that compares and contrasts two Native Texan cultures.
- Turn in homework and take Unit 2 Quickie Quiz.
- Begin two-sided Native American mini-project (all documents attached below): Due Tuesday/Wednesday, October 14/15.
- Exit Ticket
- Homework: Complete research for two-sided Native American! Bring your own device next time.
- Objective: Students will be able to create a model that compares and contrasts two Native Texan cultures.
- Turn in homework and take Unit 2 Quickie Quiz.
- Begin two-sided Native American mini-project (all documents attached below): Due Tuesday/Wednesday, October 14/15.
- Exit Ticket
- Homework: Complete research for two-sided Native American! Bring your own device next time.
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Wednesday/Thursday, October 1/2, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key characteristics of the four Native Texan cultures.
- First Texans HW due today for Vanguard
- Complete Four Cultures Tablescape (use PowerPoint and document attached below).
- Complete Native Texan DBQs (Vanguard only).
- Homework: Finish DBQs (Vanguard); First Texans HW (MYP: attached in entry from September 29/30)
- Objective: Students will be able to identify key characteristics of the four Native Texan cultures.
- First Texans HW due today for Vanguard
- Complete Four Cultures Tablescape (use PowerPoint and document attached below).
- Complete Native Texan DBQs (Vanguard only).
- Homework: Finish DBQs (Vanguard); First Texans HW (MYP: attached in entry from September 29/30)
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Monday/Tuesday, September 29/30, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to draw conclusions about Native Texan cultures based on geography and available resources.
- Set up Unit 2 title page (p. 13) in your notebook with new IB questions. If you forgot how to do this, see p. 5 as your example.
- Complete Native American Anticipation Guide.
- Complete First Texans notes (use document and PowerPoint attached below).
- Homework: First Texans HW (Vanguard)
- Objective: Students will be able to draw conclusions about Native Texan cultures based on geography and available resources.
- Set up Unit 2 title page (p. 13) in your notebook with new IB questions. If you forgot how to do this, see p. 5 as your example.
- Complete Native American Anticipation Guide.
- Complete First Texans notes (use document and PowerPoint attached below).
- Homework: First Texans HW (Vanguard)
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Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, September 24/25/26, 2014
- Take HISD Snapshot #1
- Turn in projects and rubrics with student comments and score
- Complete Unit 1 Reflection questions on p. 5 of your notebook
- Complete Unit 2 Vocabulary (see me for instructions on how to set up your notebook)
- Homework: Finish project, reflection questions, and/or vocabulary if needed. Study for snapshot retake if you got below 80%.
- Take HISD Snapshot #1
- Turn in projects and rubrics with student comments and score
- Complete Unit 1 Reflection questions on p. 5 of your notebook
- Complete Unit 2 Vocabulary (see me for instructions on how to set up your notebook)
- Homework: Finish project, reflection questions, and/or vocabulary if needed. Study for snapshot retake if you got below 80%.
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Monday/Tuesday, September 22/23, 2014
- Review for HISD Snapshot #1
- Homework: Study for Snapshot and finalize project if needed!
- Review for HISD Snapshot #1
- Homework: Study for Snapshot and finalize project if needed!
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Unit 1 Project - Vanguard (Workdays are September 12-19)
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Unit 1 Project - MYP (Workdays are September 12-23)
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Wednesday/Thursday, September 10/11, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to use a map to identify the 5 Themes of Geography within the Four Regions of Texas.
- Five Themes of Geography Homework due today!
- Complete the 4 Regions of Texas Map. If you were absent, you will need to get the map from me. I do not have it in an electronic format.
- Introduce Unit 1 Project: All documents posted in the above entry.
- Homework: If necessary, finish map and questions!
- Objective: Students will be able to use a map to identify the 5 Themes of Geography within the Four Regions of Texas.
- Five Themes of Geography Homework due today!
- Complete the 4 Regions of Texas Map. If you were absent, you will need to get the map from me. I do not have it in an electronic format.
- Introduce Unit 1 Project: All documents posted in the above entry.
- Homework: If necessary, finish map and questions!
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Monday/Tuesday, September 8/9, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to use the "5 Themes of Geography" to describe the Four Regions of Texas.
- Complete the gallery walk (PowerPoint attached below) using the chart in the document attached below.
- Complete 4 Regions DBQs using your chart and the sources in the document attached below.
- Homework: Five Themes of Geography Homework (Documents are attached below. Pay attention to Vanguard or MYP in file name!)
- Objective: Students will be able to use the "5 Themes of Geography" to describe the Four Regions of Texas.
- Complete the gallery walk (PowerPoint attached below) using the chart in the document attached below.
- Complete 4 Regions DBQs using your chart and the sources in the document attached below.
- Homework: Five Themes of Geography Homework (Documents are attached below. Pay attention to Vanguard or MYP in file name!)
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Thursday/Friday, September 4/5, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to use the "5 Themes of Geography" as a geographic tool.
- If you were absent, you need to make up the first Quickie Quiz of the year.
- Set up your notebook for Unit 1: This Land is My Land. Write down this unit's IB questions, and leave room to answer the questions at the end of the unit.
- Set up your notebook using the Cornell Notes style for the 5 Themes of Geography. Paste the attached handout in the right column, and list examples in the left column. The PowerPoint attached below will help you.
- Create a foldable for Houston using the 5 Themes of Geography.
- Homework: Finish Houston foldable.
- Objective: Students will be able to use the "5 Themes of Geography" as a geographic tool.
- If you were absent, you need to make up the first Quickie Quiz of the year.
- Set up your notebook for Unit 1: This Land is My Land. Write down this unit's IB questions, and leave room to answer the questions at the end of the unit.
- Set up your notebook using the Cornell Notes style for the 5 Themes of Geography. Paste the attached handout in the right column, and list examples in the left column. The PowerPoint attached below will help you.
- Create a foldable for Houston using the 5 Themes of Geography.
- Homework: Finish Houston foldable.
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Tuesday/Wednesday, September 2/3, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze text using the SOAPS strategy.
- Create Your Own Political Cartoon due!
- In class, we set up Interactive Student Notebooks. If you were absent, come get the appropriate handouts from me and use another person's notebook as your example.
- Complete SOAPS notes handout attached below (we did this together as a class, so ask for help if you aren't sure how to use SOAPS).
- Complete SOAPS Skill Building Practice handout attached below.
- Homework: Study for quickie quiz next class on primary/secondary sources, using OPTICS, and using SOAPS.
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze text using the SOAPS strategy.
- Create Your Own Political Cartoon due!
- In class, we set up Interactive Student Notebooks. If you were absent, come get the appropriate handouts from me and use another person's notebook as your example.
- Complete SOAPS notes handout attached below (we did this together as a class, so ask for help if you aren't sure how to use SOAPS).
- Complete SOAPS Skill Building Practice handout attached below.
- Homework: Study for quickie quiz next class on primary/secondary sources, using OPTICS, and using SOAPS.
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Thursday/Friday, August 28/29, 2014
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze and create a political cartoon to demonstrate a point of view.
- Review OPTIC strategy and complete handout (PowerPoint and document attached below).
- Create Your Own Political Cartoon (document attached below)
- Homework: Finish political cartoon and bring supplies, especially your spiral notebook!
- Objective: Students will be able to analyze and create a political cartoon to demonstrate a point of view.
- Review OPTIC strategy and complete handout (PowerPoint and document attached below).
- Create Your Own Political Cartoon (document attached below)
- Homework: Finish political cartoon and bring supplies, especially your spiral notebook!
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Tuesday/Wednesday, August 26/27, 2014
- Turn in completed Syllabus Agreement and Student Survey from yesterday.
- Complete Learning Styles Inventory (document attached below).
- Review classroom rules, roles, and procedures (PowerPoint attached below).
- Complete notes handout for primary and secondary sources (document and PowerPoint attached below).
- Homework: None, unless you have not turned in your agreement and survey!
- Turn in completed Syllabus Agreement and Student Survey from yesterday.
- Complete Learning Styles Inventory (document attached below).
- Review classroom rules, roles, and procedures (PowerPoint attached below).
- Complete notes handout for primary and secondary sources (document and PowerPoint attached below).
- Homework: None, unless you have not turned in your agreement and survey!
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