Monday, April 13
Students, please join my Google Classroom classes. To do so, you'l need the following codes based on your hour with me:
Stay healthy!
--Mr. B
- 2nd Hour = qyfroup
- 3rd Hour = kxzrsjd
- 4th Hour = ib3xvg2
- 5th Hour = urugk4z
- 7th Hour = aswfaar
Stay healthy!
--Mr. B
Saturday, April 11
Congratulations to yesterday's winners:
Olivia D., Emily S., and Jadyn S.
***To all my winners from this week, I'll be sending out prizes in the mail as soon as Governor Whitmer lightens the restrictions for the stay-at-home order. Thanks for participating!!!
Olivia D., Emily S., and Jadyn S.
***To all my winners from this week, I'll be sending out prizes in the mail as soon as Governor Whitmer lightens the restrictions for the stay-at-home order. Thanks for participating!!!
Friday, April 10
Congratulations to yesterday's winners:
Nolan H., Gage T., and Hunter O.
***Today's game link is here:https://arcadethunder.com/word-games/scrabble-sprint
Nolan H., Gage T., and Hunter O.
***Today's game link is here:https://arcadethunder.com/word-games/scrabble-sprint
Thursday, April 9
Congratulations to yesterday's winners:
Hunter O., Mary M., and Gavin S.
***Today's game link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
Hunter O., Mary M., and Gavin S.
***Today's game link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars
Wednesday, April 8
Congratulations to yesterday's winners:
Julie S., Gage T., Lilly N., Mallory H., Nathan P., Althea D, Mary M., Jessica G., Hunter O., Emily S., and Connor C.
***Today's game link is here: https://classicreload.com/oregon-trail.html
Julie S., Gage T., Lilly N., Mallory H., Nathan P., Althea D, Mary M., Jessica G., Hunter O., Emily S., and Connor C.
***Today's game link is here: https://classicreload.com/oregon-trail.html
Tuesday, April 7
Congratulations to yesterday's winners:
Logan K. 412 (new record!)
Nolan H. 368
Haven K. 358
***Today's game link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/activate
Logan K. 412 (new record!)
Nolan H. 368
Haven K. 358
***Today's game link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/activate
Monday, April 6
Ok, ladies and gentlemen, it's GAME TIME! This week, we'll have a daily competition playing educational games that we learned throughout the year. Here are the rules:
***Today's game link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
- Check this website each day this week
- Follow the link to the Game of the Day
- Play the game as many times as you'd like
- E-mail me a screenshot of your highest score ***only one score per student per day
- The highest score each day gets a safe, edible prize mailed to your home
***Today's game link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house
Friday, March 27
- Learn about the event that was the springboard that led to all of the 19th century reform movements
| history_--__unit_4__--_the_second_great_awakening.docx |
| history_--__unit_4__--_resources_for_the_second_great_awakening.docx |
Thursday, March 26
- Well, to wrap-up reform movements, here's a video that offers a summary of much of what you've learned.
Wednesday, March 25
- Today, you get to learn about why children in the 19th century had a lot worse than they do today. Watch this video about the 5 worst jobs that kids were forced to work in those years. It's for these reasons that reformers worked to develop child labor laws.
Tuesday, March 24
- Today, learn about the Temperance Movement and see why alcohol was such a problem in 19th century America that reformers made it their mission to outlaw drinking.
| the_temperance_movement.pptx |
Monday, March 23
- Watch the attached video and read the short section from chapter 18 in the textbook to find out why the Womens' Rights movement grew in the 19th century.
| history_--__unit_4__--_reading_from_text__section_18.6_.pdf |
Friday, March 20
- Watch the attached video to learn about the awful institution of slavery. This should help you (1) understand why Americans formed abolitionist movements, and (2) why this issue caused such division in America
Thursday, March 19
- Today, we look at the need for reform in prisons and the treatment of the mentally ill. View the attached slideshow to see why reformers wanted to make change in this area
| history_--__unit_4__--_conditions_in_prisons_and_asylums_slideshow.pptx |
Wednesday, March 18
- Since we've been studying 19th century reform movements, I figured we'd take a look at a few in detail. Today, we'll look at education: Please view the attached slideshow to see why people looked to "fix" the education system in America
| education_reform_--_1800s.pptx |
Tuesday, March 17
***Daily plans begin again tomorrow
Monday, March 16
Announcements:
***School is closed, but teachers are meeting and planning today so that students can continue learning throughout the closure
***Beginning Wednesday (3/19), I will continue to put daily plans on this website through the next two weeks (until the start of Spring Break) -- these assignments/activities are suggested but not required or part of 3rd quarter grades
***After Spring Break, we'll hopefully get back to "normal" and return to school; if the closure continues, then we'll continue class through a "distance learning" model
***Remain calm and stay healthy! --Mr. B
***School is closed, but teachers are meeting and planning today so that students can continue learning throughout the closure
***Beginning Wednesday (3/19), I will continue to put daily plans on this website through the next two weeks (until the start of Spring Break) -- these assignments/activities are suggested but not required or part of 3rd quarter grades
***After Spring Break, we'll hopefully get back to "normal" and return to school; if the closure continues, then we'll continue class through a "distance learning" model
***Remain calm and stay healthy! --Mr. B
Friday, March 13
***School is closed: Covid19 Precautionary Measure***
Thursday, March 12
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project a. Finish painting ***Paintings need to be completed by the end of the hour TODAY (3/12)
Wednesday, March 11
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project a. Painting ***Paintings need to be completed by the end of the hour TOMORROW (3/12)
Tuesday, March 10
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project a. Painting ***Paintings need to be completed by the end of the hour Thursday (3/12)
Monday, March 9
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project a. Painting ***Paintings need to be completed by the end of the hour Thursday (3/12)
Friday, March 6
- Anne Frank Movie (no regular classes today)
Thursday, March 5
- Field Trip to Holocaust Center (no regular classes today)
Wednesday, March 4
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project a. Research: finish Research Sheets (attached below) ***Research sheets were due yesterday
c. Present "rough drafts to Mr. B"
d. Begin painting
| history_--_era_of_reforms_painting_project__research_sheet_.docx |
| common_symbols_--_animals_numbers_etc..docx |
Tuesday, March 3
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project a. Research: complete Research Sheet (attached below) ***Research sheets due to Mr. B today
| history_--_era_of_reforms_painting_project__research_sheet_.docx |
| common_symbols_--_animals_numbers_etc..docx |
Monday, March 2
- Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project ***Research: complete Research Sheet (attached below)
***New Due Dates For Project*** (due to snow days)
***Projects due by the end of class on Wednesday (3/11)
***Presentations will be on Friday (3/12)
***SweetSearch search engine link is here:
https://www.sweetsearch.com/
| history_--_era_of_reforms_painting_project__research_sheet_.docx |
Friday, February 28
***1/2 day for students*** Career Day (regular classes don't meet today)
Thursday, February 27
***NO SCHOOL*** (snow day)
Wednesday, February 26
***NO SCHOOL*** (snow day)
Tuesday, February 25
- Begin Era of Reforms Collaborative Painting Project ***Project directions, research sheet, rubric, and list of common symbols are attached below
***Presentations will begin on Tuesday (3/10)
| history_--_era_of_reforms_painting_project__directions_.doc |
| history_--_era_of_reforms_painting_project__research_sheet_.docx |
| history_--_era_of_reforms_painting_project__rubric_.docx |
| common_symbols_--_animals_numbers_etc..docx |
Monday, February 24
- Video: America, the Story of US -- "Westward"
Friday, February 21
- Test Ch. 15
- Play iCivics game: "Activate" ***Link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games/activate
Thursday, February 20
***Test Ch. 15 TOMORROW (2/21)***
- Review Games for Test Ch. 15
- Ch. 15 Review (printable copy on 2/19)
- Jeopardy Link: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/ch-15-test-manifest-destiny
- Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_8282rr?x=1qqt&i=2gcik8
Wednesday, February 19
***Test Ch. 15 this Friday (2/21)***
- Warm-up: Ch. 15 People
- Ch. 15 Review
- Crossword: Ch. 15 Test Review
| history_--__unit_3__--_chapter_15_review.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_ch._15_crossword_review.pdf |
| history_--__unit_3__--_ch._15_textbook_pages.pdf |
Tuesday, February 18
***Test Ch. 15 this Friday (2/21)***
- Warm-up: Manifest Destiny
- Socrative: Crash Course in History Videos (Westward Expansion)
- Socrative: The Crossing
- Ch. 15 Anagrams (people, places, and things discussed in Ch. 15) ***due Thursday
| history_--__unit_3__--_chapter_15_review__word_scramble_.pdf |
Monday, February 17
***Test Ch. 15 this Friday (2/21)***
*No school today (Presidents' Day)*
Friday, February 14
***Test Ch. 15 next Friday (2/21)***
- Finish movie: The Crossing
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
Thursday, February 13
***Test Ch. 15 next Friday (2/21)***
- Watch movie: The Crossing
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Wednesday, February 12
***NWEA Testing in hours 2-3***
Hours 4-5
Hours 4-5
- Check-in Mexican Cession Map + Map of Obtained Territories
- Socrative: Mecican Cession
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "Westward Expansion"
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "War and Expansion"
- Video Questions
| hitory_--__unit_3__--_video_questions__crash_course_in_history_.docx |
Tuesday, February 11
***NWEA Testing in hours 4-5***
Hours 2,3, and 7
Hours 2,3, and 7
- Check-in Mexican Cession Map + Map of Obtained Territories
- Socrative: Mecican Cession
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "Westward Expansion"
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "War and Expansion"
- Video Questions
| hitory_--__unit_3__--_video_questions__crash_course_in_history_.docx |
Monday, February 10
- Warm-up: Oregon Trail debrief
- Mexican Cession Map
- Map of Obtained Territories ***Use the blank map (attached below) to color, label and date all five regions obtained during the "Manifest Destiny" period of U.S. History ***Completed example attached below
| history_--__unit_3__--_mexican_cession_map.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_ch._15_textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_3__--_blank_us_map__map_only_.jpg |
| history_--__unit_3__--_map_of_obtained_territories__completed_example_.jpg |
Friday, February 7
- Warm-up: Oregon
- Socrative: Texas + Oregon
- Oregon Trail (we're goin' old school to find out -- sort of -- what it was like to be a part of "Oregon Fever")
Thursday, February 6
- Warm-up: Review of Louisiana + Texas
- Texas Map ***Use (1) the "Texas" engagement guide and (2) pages 201-203 in the textbook to complete
- Oregon Map ***Use pages 204-205 in the textbook to complete
- practice "Oregon Trail" game ***Link is here: https://classicreload.com/oregon-trail.html
| history_--__unit_3__--_texas_map___oregon_map.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_ch._15_textbook_pages.pdf |
Wednesday, February 5
- Socrative: Louisiana Purchase and Florida
- Read article: "Texas"
- "Texas" Engagement Guide
| history__unit_3__--_texas__article___engagement_guide_.docx |
Tuesday, February 4
- Warm-up: Texas -- fact or fiction?
- Pre-reading activity: "Remember the Alamo!"
| history_--_texas__fact_or_fiction_.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_the_alamo_pre-reading_activity.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_remember_the_alamo_--_resources.pptx |
Monday, February 3
- Check-in History Atlas 24-a/b
- Socrative: History Atlas 24-a/b
- Florida Map ***Read page 200 in the textbook to complete
- History Atlas 23-a/b
| hiatory_--__unit_3__--_florida_map.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_blank_us_map__with_lined_paper_for_summary_.jpg |
| history_--__unit_3__--_ch._15_textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_3__--_history_atlas_23__nbe_15_.pdf |
Friday, January 31
- Check-in Vocab Ch. 15
- Socrative: Louisiana Purchase + Vocab Ch. 15
- Louisiana Purchase Map
- History Atlas 24-a/b
| history_--__unit_3__--_louisiana_purchase_map.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_blank_us_map__with_lined_paper_for_summary_.jpg |
| history_--__unit_3__--_history_atlas_24__nbe_16_.pdf |
Thursday, January 30
- Presentation: Cadets from the high school's AFJROTC program
Wednesday, January 29
- Engagement Guide: "The Louisiana Purchase"
- Vocab Ch. 15 (terms: Manifest Destiny, diplomacy, annex, converts)
| history__unit_3__--_louisiana_purchase__article___engagement_guide_.pdf |
| history_--__unit_3__--_vocab_ch._15.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_ch._15_textbook_pages.pdf |
Tuesday, January 28
- Manifest Destiny (ch. 15 pre-reading activity) *Use the resources and videos (attached below) to complete the activity
| history_--__unit_3__--_resources_for_manifest_destiny_activity__revised_.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__chapter_15_pre-reading_activity__revised_.docx |
Monday, January 27
- Test Ch. 12+14
- iCivics game: Do I Have A Right?
Friday, January 24
***No School (snow day)***
- Today's test is being bumped back to Monday (1/27)
Thursday, January 23
***Test on Ch. 12 + Ch. 14 TOMORROW (1/24)***
- "Trashketball" Review Game for Test Ch. 12+14
***Here is a Quizlet link to review for the test:
https://quizlet.com/_7vnx8h?x=1qqt&i=2gcik8
Wednesday, January 22
***Test on Ch. 12 + Ch. 14 this Friday (1/24)***
- Warm-up
- Check-in (1) Review for Test CH. 12+14, and (2) Crossword: Jacksonian Politics
- Socrative: Review for Test CH. 12+14
- Response Question: Scum-O-Meter
- Video: Crash Course in History --
| history_--__unit_3__--_response_question__scum-o-meter_.jpg |
Tuesday, January 21
***Test on Ch. 12 + Ch. 14 this Friday (1/24)***
- Crossword: Jacksonian Politics
- Review for Test (Ch. 12 + Ch. 14) ***The last three attachments (below) include all of both chapters -- use them to complete this assignment
| history_--__unit_3__--_andrew_jackson_and_jacksonian_politics_crossword.jpg |
| history_--_ch._12_and_14_--_review_for_test.docx |
| history_--_to_help_with_test_review__for_test_ch._12_-_ch._14_.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._12_textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_3__--_textbook_pages__all_of_chapter_14_.pdf |
Monday, January 20
***No School Today*** (Thank you, Dr. King)
Friday, January 17
- Q2 Common Assessment
- Play iCivics game, "People's Pie"
Thursday, January 16
***Q2 Common Assessment TOMORROW (1/17)
- Kahoot Review Game for Q2 Common Assessment
***Here is the link to Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/_7u6yb6?x=1qqt&i=2gcik8
***Here are links to the Jeopardy Game Boards from yesterday:
(board #1) https://jeopardylabs.com/play/q2-common-assessment-review
(board #2) https://jeopardylabs.com/play/q2-common-assessment-review-part-ii
Wednesday, January 15
***Q2 Common Assessment this Friday (1/17)
- Check-in Andrew Jackson Cryptograms
- Jeopardy Review Game for Q2 Common Assessment
Tuesday, January 14
***Q2 Common Assessment this Friday (1/17)
- Check-in Scavenger Hunt Review for Q2 Common Assessment
- Socrative: Scavenger Hunt Review for Q2 Common Assessment
- Andrew Jackson Cryptograms ***Both pages are attached below
| andrew_jackson_cryptograms__page_1_.jpg |
| andrew_jackson_cryptograms__page_2_.jpg |
Monday, January 13
***Q2 Common Assessment this Friday (1/17)
- Andrew Jackson Story #5 -- Parrot
- Socrative: Map of US (1828)
- Scavenger Hunt Review for Q2 Common Assessment ***All of chapters 11,12, and 14 are attached below
| history_--_q2_common_assessment_scavenger_hunt_review.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._11_textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._12_textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_3__--_textbook_pages__all_of_chapter_14_.pdf |
Friday, January 10 ***Q2 Common Assessment next Friday (1/17)
- Andrew Jackson story #3: Cheese
- Andrew Jackson story #4: Oops... (assassination attempt gone wrong)
- Check-in Section Summaries 14.4-14.7
- Map of U.S. 1828 ***You simply need to (1) print a blank map from the attached file below, and (2) make yours look just like mine (picture of mine is below)
- XC Puzzle: Andrew Jackson
| map_of_us__blank_.jpg |
Thursday, January 9
- Andrew Jackson Story #1: Rachel
- Andrew Jackson Story #2: Inauguration
- Section Summaries 14.4-14.7
| history_--__unit_3__nbe_8_--_section_summaries_14.4_-_14.7.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_textbook_pages__all_of_chapter_14_.pdf |
Wednesday, January 8
- Check-in Ch. 14 Preview: Jacksonian Democracy
- Check-in Vocab Ch. 14
- Socrative: Ch. 14 Preview + Vocab Ch. 14
- Section Summaries 14.2, 14.3
| history_--__unit_3__nbe_6_--_section_summaries_14.2_14.3.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_textbook_pages__all_of_chapter_14_.pdf |
Tuesday, January 7
- Check-in History Atlas 22-a/b
- Socrative: Andrew Jackson + History Atlas 22
- Ch. 14 Preview: Jacksonian Democracy
- Vocab Ch. 14 (terms: mudslinging, self-made, civil servant, spoils system, tariff, secede)
| history_--__unit_3__--_nbe_4_-_ch._14_preview_jacksonian_democracy.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_vocab_ch._14.docx |
| history_--__unit_3__--_textbook_pages__all_of_chapter_14_.pdf |
Monday, January 6
- Andrew Jackson: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (notes)
- History Atlas 22-a/b
| history_--__unit_3__nbe_3_--_history_atlas_22__handout_text_.pdf |
Friday, December 20
- Review Game for amazing Holiday prizes...
Thursday, December 19
- Pre-reading: Andrew Jackson political cartoon (use picture below)
- Mystery from History: Tecumseh's Curse
- iCivics game: Executive Command
| history_--__unit_3__--_andrew_jackson_pre-reading_warm-up.docx |
Wednesday, December 18
- Check-in Ch. 11-12 Summary
- Video: America, the Story of Us -- "Revolution" Chapter ***10 notes per column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Tuesday, December 17
- Check-in Crossword Review of Ch. 11-12
- Ch. 11-12 Summary
- Play "Sortify: U.S. Citizenship" on iCivics
| history_--__unit_2__--_summary_of_ch._11-12.docx |
Monday, December 16
- Socrative: Ch. 12 Review
- Crossword Review of Ch. 11-12 ***Use your notes to complete
| history_--__unit_2__--_review_of_ch._11-12__crossword_puzzle_.docx |
Friday, December 13
- Check-in "Protecting Settlers and Sailors" and "Protecting New Latin American Nations"
- Genius Competition
Thursday, December 12
- Check-in: (1) "Protecting American Ships" and (2) "Dealing with Pirates"
- Protecting Settlers and Sailors (Madison)
- Protecting New Latin American Nations (Monroe)
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_28_--_protecting_sailors_and_settlers.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_images_for_protecting_sailors_and_settlers.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_29_--_protecting_new_latin_american_countries.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__image_for_protecting_new_latin_american_countries.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._12_textbook_pages.pdf |
Wednesday, December 11
- Protecting American Ships (Adams)
- Dealing with Pirates (Jefferson)
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_26_--_protecting_american_ships.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_image_for_protecting_american_ships.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_27_--_dealing_with_pirates.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_image_for_dealing_with_pirates.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._12_textbook_pages.pdf |
Tuesday, December 10
- Socrative: Ch. 11 Review
- How did the Election of 1800 end up costing Alexander Hamilton his life?
- Vocab Ch. 12 (words: neutrality, isolationism, embargo, blockade, secretary of state, doctrine, impressment)
| history_--__unit_2__--_vocab_ch._12.docx |
Monday, December 9
- Chapter 11 Wrap-up (Federalists vs. Republicans, Citizen Genet, The Alien and Sedition Acts, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, and Election of 1800)
- Video -- Crash Course in History: Emerging Politics
| history_--_unit_2_nbe_24_--_chapter_11_wrap-up_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._11_textbook_pages.pdf |
Friday, December 6
- Video: America, the Story of US -- "Revolution" chapter
- 3-column notes ***10 notes per column = 30 TOTAL NOTES
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Thursday, December 5
- Check-in Washington's Farewell Address
- Check-in Reading Notes 11.4-11.5: Comparing Jefferson and Hamilton
- Discuss/revise
- Play game, "Argument Wars" on iCivics ***The link is here: https://www.icivics.org/games
Wednesday, December 4
- Socrative: !st Presidential Cabinet + Whiskey Rebellion
- Washington's Farewell Address ***Ch. 11 textbook pages are attached (below)
- Reading Notes 11.4-11.5: Comparing Jefferson and Hamilton
| history_--__unit_2__--_washingtons_farewell_address.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_22_--_reading_notes_11.4-11.5___textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._11_textbook_pages.pdf |
Tuesday, December 3
- Warm-up: How Whiskey is Made
- Prequel to the Whiskey Rebellion
- History Frame: Whiskey Rebellion
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_19_--_prequel_to_the_whiskey_rebellion.docx |
| history_--_nbe_19_--_prequel_to_the_whiskey_rebellion__blank_note_sheet_.docx |
| history_--_unit_2_--_nbe_20_--_whiskey_rebellion_history_frame.pdf |
Monday, December 2
- Check-in History Atlas 20-a/b
- Socrative: History Atlas 20-a/b
- The 1st Presidential Cabinet *Use the textbook pages (attached below) to complete
- Engagement Guide: The Whiskey Rebellion
| history_--__unit_2__--_nbe_18-b_-_the_1st_presidential_cabinet.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_ch._11_textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--_the_whiskey_rebellion__article_.docx |
| history_--_the_whiskey_rebellion__engagement_guide_.docx |
Tuesday, November 26
- Check-in Vocab Ch. 11 and Chapter 11 Preview
- Socrative -- Ch. 11 Preview and Vocab
- NBE #18 -- History Atlas 20-a/b
| history_--_history_atlas_20-a_b___plus_necessary_pages_from_text_.pdf |
Monday, November 25
- Vocab Ch. 11 (words: inauguration, excise tax, alien, sedition, nullify)
- Chapter 11 Preview (anticipation guide) ***Three steps: (1) Make a guess as to whether each statement is True or False (2) Skim through chapter 11 to find out if the statement is True or False (3) If the statement is False, correct it (write down what would be the True statement)
| history_--__unit_2__--_vocab_ch._11.docx |
| history_--_ch._11_preview__anticipation_guide_.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_textbook_pages_for_anticipation_guide__ch._11_preview_.pdf |
Friday, November 22
- Citizenship Test (Are you ready to be an American citizen?)
- iCivics Games
Thursday, November 21
***Citizenship Test TOMORROW (11/22)***
- Socrative Review for Citizenship Test ***The Socrative Review will be open after school until Patriot Time tomorrow
- Wordtwist
Here are links to the two Jeopardy Review Boards from yesterday:
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/citizenship-test-review-5
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/citizenship-test-review-part-ii
Wednesday, November 20
***Citizenship Test this Friday (11/22)***
- Check-in Citizenship Test Crossword Review
- Discuss/revise
- Jeopardy Review Game
Tuesday, November 19
***Citizenship Test this Friday (11/22)***
- Debrief "You Be the Judge" activity (what really happened in these cases?)
- Citizenship Test Crossword Review
| history_--_crossword_puzzle__review_for_citizenship_test_.pdf |
Monday, November 18
***Citizenship Test this Friday (11/22)***
- Activity: "You Be the Judge"
| history_--__unit_2__--_cases_for_activity_-_you_be_the_judge.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_activity_-_you_be_the_judge__opinion_page_.docx |
Friday, November 15
- 1st Amendment Case Study: Snyder v Phelps (2006) ***Followed by classroom discussion about why our gov't has such a struggle balancing freedoms and order
- Socrative (Bill of Rights)
Thursday, November 14
- Warm-up: Bill of Rights questions
- Discuss "double jeopardy" and the legal "golden rules"
- Read First Amendment Legal cases
- 3-column notes ***10 notes per column = 30 total notes
| history_--__unit_2__--_first_amendment_legal_cases__2_articles_.docx |
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Wednesday, November 13
- Warm-up: Why do we need a Bill of Rights?
- Political Cartoons (Bill of Rights) ***see attachment below
- Bill of Rights (graphic organizer) ***use attached info sheet to complete
- debrief
| history_--__unit_2__--_nbe_14_--_political_cartoons__bill_of_rights_.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_16_-_bill_of_rights__graphic_organizer_.pdf |
| history_--__unit_2__--_bill_of_rights_explained.jpg |
Tuesday, November 12
***NO SCHOOL*** (snow day...already???)
Monday, November 11
- Finish project: How Our Government Works (picture book)
***Handout, rubric, and resources are attached to Wednesday (11/6)
Friday, November 8
- Continue project: How Our Government Works (picture book)
***Handout, rubric, and resources are attached to Wednesday (11/6)
Thursday, November 7
- Continue project: How Our Government Works (picture book)
***Handout, rubric, and resources are attached to Wednesday (11/6)
Wednesday, November 6
- "Dumb" laws and "full faith and credit"
- Introduce project: How Our Government Works (picture book) ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Monday (11/11)
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works.docx |
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works_picture_book__resources_.docx |
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works_picture_book__organizer_to_help_.docx |
Tuesday, November 5
- Check-in Reading Notes 9.6 (Checks and Balances), 9.7 (The Amendment Process), and 9.8 (The Federal System)
- Chapter 9 Review (Quizlet Review)
https://quizlet.com/_7fva8x
- Quizlet Live Competition
Monday, November 4
- Warm-up: Branches of Gov't Sort
- Reading Notes 9.6 (Checks and Balances) ***all textbook pages are included in the attached files (below)
- Reading Notes 9.7 (The Amendment Process) ***all textbook pages are included in the attached files (below)
- Reading Notes 9.8 (The Federal System) ***all textbook pages are included in the attached files (below)
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_11_--_reading_notes_for_9.6__checks_and_balances_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_12__unit_2__--_reading_notes_for_9.7__the_amendment_process_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_13_--_reading_notes_for_9.8__the_federal_system_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_11_12_13_questions_reading_notes_9.6_9.7_9.8.docx |
Friday, November 1
***1/2 Day Today***
Patriot Time Service Project, Vape Assembly, and Staff Basketball Game
Patriot Time Service Project, Vape Assembly, and Staff Basketball Game
Thursday, October 31
- Warm-up: Judicial Branch of Gov't, Ch. 9 vocab
- Socrative: Review of Three Branches of Gov't
- Check-in Branches of Gov't (Sort)
- Halloween Puzzles
Wednesday, October 30
- Warm-up: Questions from Ch. 9 Vocab, Reading Notes 9.3, and Reading Notes 9.4
- Reading Notes 9.5 (Judicial Branch)
- Branches of Government (Sort)
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_9__unit_2__reading_notes_9.5_handout.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_9__unit_2__questions_13-16_for_reading_notes_9.5.docx |
| history_--_nbe_9__unit_2__textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_2__--_nbe_10_--_branches_of_government_sort.pdf |
Tuesday, October 29
- Warm-up: Questions from Ch. 9 Vocab and Reading Notes 9.3
- Amazing Facts: George Washington
- Check-in: How A Bill Becomes A Law (video questions)
- Reading Notes 9-4 (Executive Branch)
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_8__handout_for_reading_notes_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_8__unit_2__questions_7-12_for_reading_notes_9.4.docx |
| history_--_nbe_8__unit_2__textbook_pages.pdf |
Monday, October 28
- Warm-up: Electoral College (mock election #2)
- Reading Notes 9.3
- How a Bill Becomes a Law (video questions) ***fill in the blanks by watching the video
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_6__unit_2__--_reading_notes_for_9.3.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_6__unit_2__questions_1-6_for_reading_notes_9.3.docx |
| history_--_nbe7__unit_2__how_a_bill_becomes_a_law__worksheet_for_video_.docx |
Friday, October 23
- Q1 Common Assessment
- XC puzzle
- Practice Scrabble Sprint
Thursday, October 22
***Q1 Common Assessment TOMORROW (10/25)
- Warm-up: Mock Election ***Use the electoral map (below) to complete
- Check-in Q1 Crossword Review
- Review Game
| history_--_electoral_college__warm_up_2_.docx |
Wednesday, October 21
***Q1 Common Assessment this Friday (10/25)
- Warm-up: Electoral College Review
- Crossword: Quarter 1 Review
- Socrative: Quarter 1 Review
| history_--_electoral_college_warm-up.docx |
| q1_common_assessment_crossword_review.jpg |
| q1_common_assessment_crossword_review__clues_.jpg |
Tuesday, October 20
***Q1 Common Assessment this Friday (10/25)
- Warm-up: What was the best reason to ratify the Constitution?
- Socrative: Vocab Ch. 9
- Cloze Passage for 9.2 ***guess the words that fill the 20 spaces
- Re-cap of the Electoral College system
| history_--_nbe_5__unit_2__--_cloze_passage_for_9.2.pdf |
Monday, October 19
***Q1 Common Assessment this Friday (10/25)
- Warm-up: Argument for Ratifying the Constitution
- Vocab Ch. 9 ***words: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, bicameral, bill, veto, executive branch, impeach, judicial branch, checks and balances, amendment, interstate, intrastate, commerce, federalism, (political) party, interest group
- 9-Square Vocab for "Impeach"
- Re-cap of Electoral College
| history_--__unit_1__--_argument_for_ratifying_the_constitution.docx |
| history_--_9_square_vocab_sheet__impeach_.docx |
Friday, October 18
***Q1 Common Assessment next Friday (10/25)
- Genius Competition
Thursday, October 17
- Warm-up: Crossword Review (stuff we've learned recently)
- Check-in History Atlas 19-a/b
- Activity: Check History Atlas 19 for accuracy
- Video: How We Select a President; the Electoral College Explained
- Questions for video
| history_--__unit_1__--_crossword__what_weve_learned_lately_.jpg |
| history_-_nbe_24_-_how_do_we_select_a_president__video_questions_.docx |
Wednesday, October 16
- Warm-up: Great Compromise (T or F)
- Compromises over Slavery
- History Atlas 19-a/b
- XC puzzle
| history_--_compromises_over_slavery__ch._8_.pdf |
| history_--_textbook_pages_for_nbe_22_--_compromises_over_slavery.pdf |
| history_--_history_atlas_19-a_b__nbe_23_.pdf |
Tuesday, October 15
- Mr. B re-caps (1) The Articles of Confederation, (2) Shays' Rebellion, (3) Land Ordinances, and (4) The Constitutional Convention
- The Great Compromise ***Read the textbook pages (attached below). (1) Use the handout to complete a Venn diagram that compares the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan -- list similarities in the middle and the unique details of each plan on either side. (2) Summarize the Great Compromise at the bottom of the page
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "The Constitution, The Articles, and Federalism"
| history_--_virginia_plan_vs._new_jersey_plan__graphic_organizer_.docx |
| history_--_text_for_nbe_21__virginia_plan_new_jersey_plan_and_great_compromise_.pdf |
Monday, October 14
- Warm-up: A Mystery from History
- Check-in Questions for Shays' Rebellion + Constitutional Convention
- Socrative: Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Shays' Rebellion, Vocab Ch. 8
- Developing Western Lands ***Read p. 104 in the textbook (attached below), and write two 40-word summaries: (1) Land Ordinance of 1785 and (2) Northwest Ordinance of 1787
| history_--_text_for_nbe_19__developing_western_lands_.pdf |
Friday, October 11
- Test Ch. 5-6
- Questions: Shays' Rebellion and Constitutional Convention
| history_--_questions_for_ch._8__shays_rebellion_and_constitutional_convention_.docx |
| history_--_text_for_nbe_20__shays_rebellion___constitutional_convention_.pdf |
Thursday, October 10
***Because of a lock-down drill today, I've decided to move the test back to tomorrow -- take advantage of the extra day of study-time!!!
- Socrative (test review)
- Vocab Ch. 8 ***Terms: territory, arsenal, Electoral College, republic, constitution, compromise, ratify, Federalist, Anti-Federalist
- Articles of Confederation (graphic organizer) *Use the article to sort the information into the graphic organizer
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_18_--_articles_of_confederation__text_and_graphic_organizer___1_.docx |
Wednesday, October 9
***Test on CH. 5-6 TOMORROW (10/10)***
- Review Game for Ch. 5-6 Test
Tuesday, October 8
***Test on CH. 5-6 this Thursday (10/10)***
- The Revolutionary War
- Activity: Report Card for Armies
- Response Question
| history_--_revolutionary_war__nbe_15__handout_and_text_.pdf |
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_16_-_response_question.docx |
Monday, October 7
***Test on CH. 5-6 this Thursday (10/10)***
- Declaration of Independence (engagement guide)
- PowerPoint: Slavery in Colonial America
| history_--_declaration_of_independence__article_.pdf |
| history_--_declaration_of_independence__engagement_guide_.docx |
| slavery_in_colonial_america.pptx |
Friday, October 4
***Test on CH. 5-6 next Thursday (10/10)***
- Discuss History Atlas 17-a/b
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "Prelude to Revolution"
- Study Guide for Test Ch. 5-6
| history_--__unit_1__--_study_guide__for_test_on_ch._5-6.docx |
Thursday, October 3
- Graphic Organizer for Ch. 6 ***check-in with Mr. B
- History Atlas 17-a/b
| history_--_graphic_organizer_for_ch._6__reading_notes_.pdf |
| history_--_history_atlas_17-a-b.pdf |
| history_--_history_atlas_17-a-b__maps_.pdf |
Wednesday, October 2
Propaganda Day
- Define "propaganda" (add to vocab list for Unit 1)
- Discuss propaganda strategies
- Analyze commercials for use of strategies
- Read article, "What Really Happened at the Boston Massacre"
- Analyze Paul Revere's engraving "Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in Kings Street in Boston"
| what_really_happened_at_the_boston_massacre.docx |
| propaganda__definition_and_techniques_.docx |
Tuesday, October 1
- Finish Questions Ch. 6 (questions 10-18) ***See yesterday (9/30) for the questions and textbook pages to complete
- Check-in with Mr. B
- Socrative (Events leading to the Declaration of Independence)
Monday, September 30
- SSR (read ch. 6)
- Check History Atlas 16-a/b as a class
- Questions Ch. 6 (complete questions 1-9)
| history_--_chapter_6_questions__unit_1_nbe_9_.docx |
| history_--_ch._6__textbook_pages_.pdf |
Friday, September 27
***Half-day for students (Positivity Project activities and staff v. students volleyball game)***
Thursday, September 26
- "Road to Revolution" (activity) ***For each event, (1) read the article, and (2) write a 25-word summary about it in the spaces provided on the handout
| history_--_road_to_revolution__student_handout_for_notes_.pdf |
| history_--_road_to_revolution__info_for_activity_.pdf |
Wednesday, September 25
- History Atlas 16-a/b
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "The Seven Years War"
- The King's Corner -- Mr. B wraps up the French and Indian War, and we move on...
| history_--_history_atlas_16-a_b.pdf |
| history_--__unit_1__--_history_atlas_pages_to_complete_nbe_7.pdf |
Tuesday, September 24
- Socrative (Unit 1 People)
- Crossword Puzzle (Unit 1 People and Vocab)
| history_--__unit_1__--_crossword_puzzle__unit_1_people_and_vocab_.jpg |
Monday, September 23
- People in History Unit 1 ***Use your textbook (ch. 5-6) to complete
- Socrative (Unit 1 People)
| history_--__unit_1__--_people_in_history_unit_1__ch._5-6_.docx |
Friday, September 20
- Video: America, The Story of US ("Rebels" chapter)
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Thursday, September 19
- Vocabulary for Unit 1 ***Use a dictionary or chapters 5-6 in your textbook to complete
- Socrative Review -- Vocab Unit 1
| history_--__unit_1__--_unit_1_vocab__ch._5-6_.docx |
Wednesday, September 18
- Finish French and Indian War (Teaching Tool Project)
Tuesday, September 17
- Continue French and Indian War (Teaching Tool Project)
Monday, September 16
- Socrative: French and Indian War
- French and Indian War (Teaching Tool Project) ***This mini-project is due at the end of the hour on Wednesday (9/18)
| history_--_french_and_indian_war__teaching_tool_assignment_.docx |
Friday, September 13
- French and Indian War (Fact Sheet)
***Links to useful French and Indian War resources:
https://www.britannica.com/event/French-and-Indian-War
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/why-did-french-indian-war-take-place/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/coldwar/pox_weapon_01.shtml
https://www.historyonthenet.com/how-did-the-british-win-the-french-and-indian-war
Thursday, September 12
- Presentation: 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC (details, itinerary, student qualifications, etc.)
- Check History Atlas 14-a/b (group activity)
Wednesday, September 11
- Remembering 9/11 (PowerPoint presentation)
Tuesday, September 10
- Socrative -- Thirteen Colonies Facts
- Check-in: Thirteen Colonies Map
- History Atlas 14-a/b
- XC puzzle -- Thirteen Colonies
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_3_--_history_atlas_14a_b.pdf |
| history_--__unit_1__--_textbook_pages_for_nbe_3_-_history_atlas_14.docx |
Monday, September 9
- Thirteen Colonies Facts (scavenger hunt)
- Thirteen Colonies Map ***label, color by region (New England, Middle, Southern), and create a color key
| history_--__unit_1__--_thirteen_colonies_facts__scavenger_hunt_.docx |
| history_--__unit_1__--_thirteen_colonies_map__blank_.jpg |
Friday, September 6
- Socrative Quiz (dollar bill symbolism)
- The 13 Original Colonies (article + questions)
| history_--_unit_1_--_the_13_original_colonies_article.pdf |
| history_--_13_colonies_-_questions.docx |
Thursday, September 5
- Symbolism and the Dollar Bill *Determine the meaning of the symbols found on the dollar bill
https://www.interestinganswers.com/money/us-dollar-bill-back-meaning/
https://www.philadelphiafed.org/education/teachers/publications/symbols-on-american-money/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_one-dollar_bill
| dollar_bill_symbolism.docx |
Wednesday, September 4
- Amazing Facts: American Indians
- How New Are These Technologies?
Tuesday, September 3
- Check Citizenship Tests
- Quiz: How Things Work in Bradnerville
Monday, September 2
***No School*** (Holiday Weekend)
Friday, August 30
***No School*** (Holiday Weekend)
Thursday, August 29
***Quiz on classroom policies/procedures next Tuesday (9/3)
- Citizenship Test (pre-test) ***students get to take the actual test that non-citizens must pass in order to become American citizens
Wednesday, August 28
***Quiz on classroom policies/procedures next Tuesday (9/3)
- "Find Someone" activity
- Artifacts in this room...
- Relay
Tuesday, August 27
- How Things Work in Bradnerville (note sheet) ***any notes you write may be used on next Tuesday's quiz
- Student Info. Sheet
- "Person-O" activity
- M&M activity
Monday, August 26 ***Welcome Back Students!!!
- Intro to Class
- How Things Work in Bradnerville ***You need a folder for this class by next Tuesday (9/3) ***Quiz on How Things Work in Bradnerville next Tuesday (9/3)
- Assign Textbooks
| 1st_day_of_school__2019-2020_.pptx |
