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__Friday, April 15, 2011__ 1. Discuss Erie Canal and yesterday's video. 2. Finish watching and answering questions from America: History of US- Westward 3. Discuss homework. 4. Compare two Decision Making stories- Southern Planter v. New England Industrialist.

__Thursday, April 14, 2011__ 1. Collect hw- posters, DM 1828 2. Watch and answer questions from America: History of US- Westward HW: DM 1828- Southern Planter

__Wednesday, April 13, 2011__ 1. Discuss importance of Erie Canal 2. [|Erie Canal Time Machine] 3. [] [] HW: Decision Making 1828- New England Industrialist

__Tuesday, April 12, 2011__ 1. Computer lab- discuss review poster requirements 2. Create and print review poster. HW: Finish poster

__Monday, April 11, 2011__ 1. Journal: What are two accomplishments of Andrew Jackson's life? What are two negative points in Andrew Jackson's life? 2. Go over HW: Guided Reading [|10-4] and [|10-5] 3. [|Review Clock]- What have we studies this year? What will we study for the rest of the year? HW: [|Review Clock]

__Friday, April 8, 2011__ 1. Andrew Jackson video- [|Trail of Tears] login- 04.06.0006 password-boces 3. Video [|notes] 4. Andrew Jackson [|Quiz] HW: Guided Reading [|10-4] and [|10-5] due Monday

__Thursday, April 7, 2011__ 1. Write and answer questions from [|Industrial Revolution Data] 2. Andrew Jackson video- [|Challenging the Bank] login- 04.06.0006 password-boces 3. Video [|notes] 4. Go over last nights homework- [|Guided Reading 10-3] HW: Guided Reading [|10-4] and [|10-5] due Monday

__Wednesday, April 6, 2011__ 1. Bumper Sticker Showcase- Vote on your favorites 2. Review Andrew Jackson 3. Andrew Jackson video [|Andrew Jackson as President] login- 04.06.0006 password-boces and notes HW: Chapter 10-3 Guided Reading Use textbook [|Online Textbook] login: orange7 password: pinegrove

__Tuesday, April 5, 2011__ __1. Vocab #41- Monroe Doctrine__- Monroe warned European powers to stay away from new countries in North and South America. 2. Andrew Jackson- What do we already know about him? 3. Andrew Jackson video [|Andrew Jackson as Governor Video] login- 04.06.0006 password-boces Notes- prepare for open notes quiz on Andrew Jackson Friday

4. Discuss Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain 5. Bumper Sticker - Encourage voters to elect Andrew Jackson OR John Quincy Adams HW: Color bumper sticker Open notes Jackson quiz Friday

__Monday, April 4, 2011__ 1. Era of Good Feelings up/down notes 2. Skits/Pictures- Chapter 10 Jigsaw 3. Monroe Doctrine- Translate HW: Draw and Color Monroe Doctrine Cartoon

__Friday, April 1, 2011__ 1. In Journal: What does the name //Era of Good Feelings// imply? What do you think was going on at the time? Who was feeling good? Who might not have been feeling good? 2. Continue [|Chapter 10 Jigsaw] with partner 3. Check and Grade [|vocabulary] #1-40, Collect DM 1796 4. Share jigsaw questions and answers HW: DM 1810- Cherokee

__Thursday, March 31, 2011__ 1. Write two questions using textbook pages 338-9. 2. Answer two questions using textbook pages 338-9. 3. James Monroe- [|Era of Good Feelings Video] 4. With partner, answer 2 questions from the [|Chapter 10 Jigsaw] HW: Decision Making 1796- Southern Planter Vocab #1-40 - All 40 vocabulary words listed here: [|vocabulary]

__Wednesday, March 30, 2011__ 1. Discuss Decision Making 1791- last night's homework 2. Finish Quizzes 3. Dolley Madison video and video guide

HW: Chapter 8+ 9 Quiz Corrections- Write out each question and each correct answer Vocab #1-40 due Friday- All 40 vocabulary words listed here: [|vocabulary]

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

__1. Vocabulary__ #40 Privateers- Armed private merchant ships. 2. Go over study guide- [|Ch. 8+ 9 Study Guide Answers] 3. Matching Race 4. Chapter 8 + 9 Quiz HW: Decision Making 1791 Vocab #1-40 due Friday- All 40 vocabulary words listed here: [|vocabulary]

__Monday, March 28, 2011__ 1. Vocabulary #39 Tribute- Money paid to a country for protection. The Barbary States wanted tribute from the U.S. 2. Matching Race Review. 3. Review War of 1812, finish cause and effect notes. [|Cause and Effect blank notes] [|cause and effect completed notes]

4. Andrew Jackson Video- Battle of New Orleans HW: __**Study for Quiz tomorrow**__ Quizlet: [] use all 3 sets of chapter 8+9 Study War of 1812 Cause and Effect Chapter 8 + 9 Study guide [|Chapter 8 + 9 Study Guide] [|Chapter 8+ 9 Study Guide with Answers] Vocab # 35-39

__Thursday, March 24, 2011__ Focus Question: Why did the War of 1812 happen? What changed after that war? Vocab #38: I__mpressment__- Sailors were stolen from merchant ships and forced to serve in the British navy. Answer questions in journal- Jefferson's response to France and Britain- Embargo Act War of 1812 video clip War of 1812 cause/effect notes Study Guide HW: Finish Study Guide, Draw and color 4 pictures, in order, on back.

__Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Chapter 9 Section 3__ Focus Question: How would you deal with problems from France and Britain in 1807? Vocab __ 37. Judicial Review- __ The Supreme Court has the power to check the actions of the other two branches of government to make sure they are constitutional. First established in the case __Marbury v. Madison.__

Review on board Washington, Hamilton, Adams, Jefferson Work with partner- grade Lewis and Clark questions and answers France v. Britain, both attack U.S. As President Jefferson, how would you respond? Start Study Guide- Quiz Tuesday.

__Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Chapter 9 Section 2 + 3__ Focus Question: What stood in the way of American Expansion to the west? __ Journal: Use text p. 308-309 __ 1. What achievement of Jefferson and Madison do you find most impressive? 2. What did Tecumseh try to do in 1811? 3. Who do Americans fight against in the War of 1812? 4. What government buildings were burned during the War of 1812?

__ Jefferson ____ ’s Revolution of 1800 p. 312 __ 5. How does Jefferson’s Revolution of 1800 relate to his purchase of Louisiana Territory? 2. Go over questions from news paper 3. Write 2 questions about Lewis and Clark's journey for a classmate. 4. Answer a classmates questions. HW: Decision Making 1807- Tecumseh Answer classmates questions

__Monday, March 21, 2011 Chapter 9 Section 2__ Focus Question: How did Louisiana Territory change the course for the United States? 1. Discuss Decision Making- How did Jefferson buy Louisiana? 2. Louisiana Purchase video- 2 minutes 3. __Charting New Territory__ newspaper and questions with partner. HW: [|Textbook] page 272-275 Questions #1-9 use Q & A form. Due Tuesday Textbook login- orange7 pass- pinegrove

__Friday, March 18, 2011__ 1. Hand in HW- Decision Making 1803 2. How America Works- government review magazine. HW: [|Textbook] page 272-275 Questions #1-9 use Q & A form. Due Tuesday Textbook login- orange7 pass- pinegrove

__Thursday, March 17, 2011__ 1. Mini Quiz- Washington + Adams/Collect referral homework 2. ODWM- Hip Hop History Song 3. Periods 4, 7, 9- Notes 4. Election of 1800 Comic Strip HW: Thomas Jefferson 1803 Decision Making

__Wednesday, March 16, 2011__ 1. Journal: Differences between Hamilton and Jefferson 2. Notes- Hamilton vs. Jefferson 3. Discuss homework with a partner- Adams report card 4. Work with partner- Referral for Adams/Jefferson/Hamilton hw: Referral

__Tuesday, March 15, 2011__ 1. MIni Quiz- Washington's Presidency /10 pts 2. Adams video clips and discussion 3. Grade Adams as a president HW: Finish Adams report card using textbook pages 298-301

__Friday, March 11, 2011__ 1. Matching Race 2. Review Games- [|Quizlet], Pictionary, Mile a Minute, Charades HW: Finish Quiz Corrections

__Thursday, March 10, 2011__ 1. Read article "No New Taxes" 2. Write most important word, phrase, and sentence. Share with partner. 3. Continue Notes. 4. Hamilton's Financial Plan: Notes and Drawings.

HW: Finish test corrections. Stay after school to improve test grade.

__Wednesday, March 9, 2011__ __Vocab #36__: Inauguration- Ceremony to mark the beginning of something. Each president has an inauguration. 1. Read Newspaper articles: What's Your Assumption, Deal over Dinner Assures Hamilton Debt Plan, and Washington Declines Third Term. 2. For each article choose one of the following: HW: Test Corrections Finish articles
 * Answer Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
 * Write the most important word, phrase, and sentence to summarize the article
 * Draw and color a picture of the main idea of the article

__Tuesday, March 8, 2011__ __ 35. Precedent __ - An example or tradition that will be followed by the next rulers. President Washington set many precedents.

__HW:__ Write a 4 sentence journal entry as Washington on the eve of his inauguration. Be sure to include proper who, what, where, when, why, and how.
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__Thursday, March 3, 2011__ Focus Question: How did our founding fathers try to prevent the abuse of power in government when they wrote the Constitution? 1. Collect homework (periods 3,4,7,9) 2. Add to notes from yesterday- Division and Seperation of Power at the Federal, State, and Local level. 3. 1 vs. 100 Review Game HW: Finish extra credit webquest by Monday Organize/Study for open book test tomorrow

__Wednesday, March 2, 2011__ 1. Journal Question Review: What are the three branches of government? What do you remember about the three branches of government? Why did some people not want to ratify the Constitution? What were these people called? How was the Constitution eventually ratified? 2. Finish Federalist-Anti-Federalist notes. 3. Notes from yesterday- 3 Branches of Government 4. Reminders- missing homework, Big 6, extra credit

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 1. Vocab __#34 Bill of Rights:__ First 10 amendments to the Constitution protect personal freedoms. Added to convince Anti-Federalist states to ratify the Constitution. 2. Bill of Rights- Hip Hop History Song 3. Go over homework- defend the amendment that you chose to eliminate. Convince your classmates that your choice is correct. 4. Constitutional card sort- What do the 3 branches of government do? Use the Constitution in your textbook to help you. HW: Extra Credit- Webquest Print out: []# and visit: []

__Monday, February 28, 2011__ 1. Vocab #33- Ratify: To approve or vote in favor of. 9/13 states had to approve the Constitution for it to become the supreme law of the land. 2. Watch video- Importance of the Federalist Papers in ratifying the Constitution. 3. Notes - Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists 4. Ratification solution: Add a Bill of Rights HW: Choose one personal freedom to elimate from the Bill of Rights

__Tuesday, February 15, 2011__ __Vocab #31 Checks and Balances__- Each of the three branches of government has a way to limit the power of the other 2 branches. 1. Go over homework- front of checks and balances. 2. Examples from back- checks and balances. 3. Complete back of worksheet with a partner. 4. Watch School House Rock- 3 Ring Government 5. Answer questions about 3 Ring Government. HW: 3 Ring Government questions Quiz corrections due Thursday.

__Monday, February 14, 2011__ In Library- Continue to work on Big 6. Drop Powerpoint in Reitz's drop box.

__Friday, February 11, 2011__ Vocab #30 __3/5th's Compromise__- Founding fathers agreed to count 5 slaves as 3 free persons for the purposes of taxation and representation in the Constitution.

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__Thursday, February 10, 2011__ Big 6- Computer lab 1. Rename PowerPoint to your first name, last name, Big 6 2. Rubric for Social Studies Project grade- review and use as guide for your work. 3. Copy and paste slides from the orange sample- 4. Once you have completed all required parts from your orange checkpoint, you can start writing your research paper by using sample powerpoint slide #22 and 23. You will write your paper right in the your PowerPoint slides. HW: Continue to work on Big 6 Study for government quiz tomorrow: []

__Wednesday, February 9, 2011__ Vocabulary #29- Federalism- Power is divided between the federal (national) government and the state governments. 1. Government Newspaper- Answer Questions. HW: Study for Government Quiz Friday

__Tuesday, February 8, 2011__ 1. Review Questions with partner: Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? What were some differences between the 13 states? What obstacles might there be in getting 13 states to agree on a Constitution? 2. Decision Making- put yourself in the role of a state that is either Federalist/Anti-Federalist; small population/large population; free state/slave state. How would you choose to be represented? Who would you want to have the most power? Why? HW: Big 6

__Monday, February 7, 2011__ 1. Vocab: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch 2. Finish Constitution Man notes- Judicial Branch is the "brains" of the Constitution 3. Constitution sort- Which branch is in charge each job? HW: Continue to Big 6 it!

__Friday, February 4, 2011__ Computer Lab Continue to work on Big 6- See New page to the right > Redo Peer Review Checkpoint to increase grade

__Thursday, February 3, 2011__ Computer lab Continue to work on Big 6 For classwork grade: [|Peer Review Checkpoint]

__Tuesday, February 1, 2011__ Work on Big 6 Project in Library Paraphrasing Checkpoint- You should be at step 6 by Friday

__Monday, January 31, 2011__ __Vocabulary__: Great Compromise- Compromise made by founding fathers; legislative branch has two houses; House of Representatives - decided by population; Senate - each state has equal representation

1. Discuss Big 6 Project- look at checklist and sample PowerPoint 2. Continue Constitution notes- Muscles= Executive Branch

__Friday, January 28, 2011__ 1. Big 6 Checkpoint- Where are you in the process? 2. Vocabulary: __Legislative Branch-__ Lawmaking branch; National government's legislative branch is Congress. Congress has two houses; House of Representatives and Senate 3. Human Body Constitution- Label Legs, Legislative

__Thursday, January 27, 2011__ Focus Question: What are the goals of the Constitution? 1. Watch the Preamble from School House Rock 2. Translate words from Preamble 3. Matching race- match terms with your own words 4. Charades HW: Brainpop worksheet- Evaluate one source Write two sentences: Preamble- What part do you think is most important for our government? Why?

__Wednesday, January 26, 2011__ __Laptops in Library__ Continue to work on Big 6 Research Project 1. Write questions to research 2. Find quality sources to answer your questions Internet Sources: [|brainpop.com] login: oncoma password: ocmsls

__Tuesday, January 25, 2011__ 1. Watch It Gets Better video as sample topic: [] 2. Articles of Confederation- obituary chart HW: Write obituary for the Articles of Confederation, must be at least 5 sentences, due Thursday

__Monday, January 24, 2011__ 2 Hour delay Focus Question: What problems did the Articles of Confederation face? 1. Listen to Michael Jackson obituary 2. What are the components often included in obituaries? What would we include in an obituary for the Articles of Confederation? 3. 1 on 1 mini conference- what is your research topic and theme?

__Friday, January 21, 2011__ 1. GO over HW- Shay's Rebellion 2. Discuss Project Pick a current topic that falls under the following historical themes: · Courage · Rebellion · Environment · Freedom · Transformation · Achievement HW: Find research topic- Check the following pages for ideas [] [] [|http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jsp?FromBrowseMod=true&Ns=Pub_Date_Sort|1&CurrPage=scholasticNews.jsp&TopicValue=Scholastic%20News] __ http://www.globalstewards.org/index.htm __

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__Thursday, January 20, 2011__ 1. Go over homework- GR 7-1 2. Discuss map on p. 207- What problems did our new country face? 3. Draw 2 pictures with a partner for the 1. Land Ordinance of 1785 and the 2. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 HW: DM 1786 New England Farmers

__Wednesday, January 19, 2011__ 1. Decision Making Activity- How can we limit the powers of the federal government? 2. Discuss forms of government. 3. Complete Venn Diagram with partner- Compare and Contrast the New York State Constitution with the Articles of Confederation HW: Guided Reading textbook activity 7-1 [|Guided Reading HW] Online Textbook: [] login: orange7 password: pinegrove

__Tuesday, January 18, 2011__ 1. Test Corrections- Write out complete question and complete correct answer to all questions missed on Friday's test. Use the scantron to give you the right answer. If you are __not happy__ with your unit test grade, make an appointment during study hall or after school this week to make up your test- either by interview or retest. 2. Changes from the Revolution- Political, Economic, Social Life before and after the Revolution. 3. Second Continental Congress- What kind of government should the nation have? Decision Making with partner. HW: Test Corrections due Thursday DM 1777

__Friday, January 14, 2011__ American Revolution Unit Test Extra Credit: Write 3 higher level thinking questions related to the American Revolution. Use these question starters on your orange to help, or make up your own. If you did not take the test today, please study using the links and resources below. __Thursday, January 13, 2011__ Review Stations with small group a- charades b- matching race c- quizlet d- pictionary e- claytionary HW: Study for Test tomorrow

@http://quizlet.com/3861019/causes-of-revolutionary-war-flash-cards/ @http://quizlet.com/3995925/revolutionary-war-vocab-flash-cards/ @http://quizlet.com/3995937/revolutionary-war-leaders-flash-cards/ @http://quizlet.com/3995945/revolutionary-war-battles-flash-cards/ **Brainpop review**: login: oncoma password: ocmsls Causes of American Revolution Video [] American Revolution Video [] Declaration of Independence Video []
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__Wednesday, January 12, 2011__ 1. Matching race review 2. Finish Battle Map 3. Finish Road to Revolution p. 4 4. Group board review 5. Start yellow study guide HW: Revolutionary War Test Friday Study guide- at least 15 terms, use quizlet.com, Road to Revolution and Battle Maps to help. Study **Road to Revolution p. 1-4** @http://quizlet.com/3861019/causes-of-revolutionary-war-flash-cards/ @http://quizlet.com/3995925/revolutionary-war-vocab-flash-cards/ @http://quizlet.com/3995937/revolutionary-war-leaders-flash-cards/ @http://quizlet.com/3995945/revolutionary-war-battles-flash-cards/ **Brainpop review**: login: oncoma password: ocmsls Causes of American Revolution Video [] American Revolution Video [] Declaration of Independence Video []
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 1. Read as group and write 1 word, 1 phrase, 1 sentence that summarizes your article 2. What role did American Indians play in the Revolutionary War? 3. Continue Battle Map War in the West- George Rogers Clark stops Indian attacks at Kaskaskia and Vincennes John Paul Jones captures British Warship //Serapis// 4. Watch __Liberty's Kids__ clip. John Paul Jones "I have not yet begun to fight!" HW: Study Road to Revolution and Battle Map- Test Friday

Monday, January 10, 2011 1. Finish __The Crossing__ 2. Class discussion- Why did Washington take such a great risk to attack the Hessians? What would have happened to the Continental Army if they did not attack? What did the Continental Army gain from the Battle of Trenton? 3. Battle Map: Washington's retreat from NYC Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton British plan to capture Albany- St. Leger stopped at Oriskany; Burgoyne stopped at Saratoga; Howe captured Philadelphia France agrees to form an alliance with Americans after they see Americans might have a chance to win. HW: Study Road to Revolution- Test Friday

Friday, January 7, 2011 1. Watch __The Crossing__- Washington's retreat from NYC 2. Discuss Thomas Paine's __The Crisis__ "These are the times that try men's souls" 3. Continue to watch __The Crossing__- Washington crossing the Delaware River to suprise attack the Hessians at Trenton

Thursday, January 6, 2011 1. Battle Map- use red and blue pens to map Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Ft. Ticonderoga, Invasion of Canada, Howe's retreat from Boston, and New York City.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

1. Common Sense Homework- Discuss. 2. 3 Parts to Declaration of Independence 3. Declare Independence from Ms. Reitz as a class- sign. What risks did the signers take?

HW: Draw and color 6 symbols of what life would be like for someone who signed the Declaration of Independence- 3 for if the US won, 3 for if the US lost OR Describe in 20 adjectives what life would be like for someone who signed the Declaration of Independence- 10 for if the US won, 10 for if the US lost

Extra Credit Opportunity: Stay after school any day this week to watch John Adams, write a brief reflection about the segment you watched. Borrow Revolutionary Newspaper, answer questions about each article.

__Tuesday, January 4, 2011__ 1. Vocabulary #23-__ Guerilla Warfare: __ Style of fighting used by American Indians and colonists. A small group of fighters work to surprise their enemy, attack and then leave quickly. 2. April Morning Clip- Lexington and Concord, guerilla warfare vs. formal fighting style 3. Road to Revolution p. 4 HW: Paraphrase Thomas Paine's __Common Sense__- do the best you can Extra Credit Opportunity: Stay after school any day this week to watch John Adams, write a brief reflection about the segment you watched. Borrow Revolutionary Newspaper, answer questions about each article.

__Monday, January 3, 2011__ 1. Review Causes of the Revolutionary War 2. Watch Rebels clip- from the History of US 3. Hand back quiz HW: Make quiz corrections