Friday, March 30, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 26 - Mar 30

US History
Monday, Mar 26

Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits


World History
Monday, Mar 26
Warm Up:Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Summarize Totalitarianism in one word.

Instructional Plan: Video of North Korea and how it illustrates totalitarianism. Students will watch and answer questions as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: Exit ticket. Five most important things about totalitarianism.
Instructional Plan:

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Weekly Assignments for US and World History for the Week of Mar 26 - Mar 30

US History
Monday, Mar 26
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits


World History
Monday, Mar 26
Warm Up:Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Summarize Totalitarianism in one word.

Instructional Plan: Video of North Korea and how it illustrates totalitarianism. Students will watch and answer questions as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: Exit ticket. Five most important things about totalitarianism.
Instructional Plan:

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the Week of Mar 26 - Mar 30

US History

Monday, Mar 26
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits


World History

Monday, Mar 26
Warm Up:Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Summarize Totalitarianism in one word.

Instructional Plan: Video of North Korea and how it illustrates totalitarianism. Students will watch and answer questions as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: Exit ticket. Five most important things about totalitarianism.
Instructional Plan:

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 26th - Mar 30th

US History

Monday, Mar 26

Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits


World History

Monday, Mar 26

Warm Up:Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Tuesday, Mar 27
Warm Up: Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Wednesday, Mar 28
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Thursday, Mar 29
Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Friday, Mar 30
Warm Up: Summarize Totalitarianism in one word.

Instructional Plan: Video of North Korea and how it illustrates totalitarianism. Students will watch and answer questions as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: Exit ticket. Five most important things about totalitarianism.
Instructional Plan:

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Daily Assisgnments for US and World History for the Week of Mar. 26 - Mar 30

US History

Monday, Mar 26

Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

Tuesday, Mar 27

Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Wednesday, Mar 28

Warm Up: Quick verbal review of test taking skills

Instructional Plan: Benchmark testing
Finish Forrest Gump and continue historical portrayal discussion.

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will choose to make a study guide, make 10 flashcards, or make a test review activity.

Thursday, Mar 29

Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits

Friday, Mar 30

Warm Up: Quick study

Instructional Plan: Review Team Jeopardy
Unit 9 Test (Modern Era)

Closing Summarizer: Logic Puzzles if time permits


World HistoryMonday, Mar 26

Warm Up:Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Tuesday, Mar 27

Warm Up: Twenty Questions to figure out what this picture is illustrating. The picture will be of money being swept off the streets due to the lack of value.

Instructional Plan: Scenarios and questions of Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany
Lecture/Discussion on Great Depression and Hyperinflation, including images.
Video on Great Depression

Closing Summarizer: Choose 1. Students will write a poem, draw a picture, or write a letter as if they are living in Weimar Germany.
Instructional Plan:

Wednesday, Mar 28

Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Thursday, Mar 29

Warm Up: Facism vs. Communism discussion and worksheet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Rise of Totalitarianism including propaganda, key figures in Russia and Germany.

Closing Summarizer: RAFT writing, write a letter to Stalin telling him what life is like for you as a peasant. or make a propaganda poster

Friday, Mar 30

Warm Up: Summarize Totalitarianism in one word.

Instructional Plan: Video of North Korea and how it illustrates totalitarianism. Students will watch and answer questions as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: Exit ticket. Five most important things about totalitarianism.
Instructional Plan:

Friday, March 23, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for Week of Mar 19 - Mar 23

US History
Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks
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Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

World History

Monday Mar. 19th
:Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare video
Trench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare video
Trench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.


Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary
Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the war
Which Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the war
Which Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the war
Which Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 19 - Mar 23

US History Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks
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Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

World History
Monday Mar. 19th
:Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare video
Trench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare video
Trench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.


Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary
Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the war
Which Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the war
Which Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the war
Which Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 19th - 23rd

US History

Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks
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Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

World History

Monday Mar. 19th
:Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWITrench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWITrench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.


Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary
Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI




Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Weekly Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 19 - 23

US History

Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

Tuesday Mar. 20th

Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Wednesday Mar 21st

Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks
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Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Thursday Mar. 22nd

Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.


Friday Mar. 23rd

Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

World History
Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWITrench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Tuesday Mar. 20th

Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWITrench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.


Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Wednesday Mar 21st

Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary
Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Thursday Mar. 22nd

Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Friday Mar. 23rd

Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Weekly Assignment for US and World History for the Week of Mar 19th - Mar 23rd

US History

Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: Questions we still have about the GHSGT and any information we have covered the past two weeks
.
Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 25
Review taboo that will include all GHSGT subjects

Closing Summarizer: Bill of Rights hand gestures review. Students will illustrate they remember the hand motions that go with the bill of rights


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: Discussion of GHSGT and the remainder of the year.

Instructional Plan: Viewing of Forrest Gump to review US History Modern Era. Students will watch and fill in a worksheet as they watch.

Closing Summarizer: One historical event that was depicted in the movie discussion.

World History

Monday Mar. 19th

Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWITrench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Tuesday Mar. 20th
Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWITrench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.


Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI


Wednesday Mar 21st
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary
Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Thursday Mar. 22nd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI


Friday Mar. 23rd
Warm Up: WWI Matching with major Vocabulary

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of Effects of War and the end of the warWhich Country? Countries of WWI. Students will make a booklet that will give hints about countries in WWI.

Closing Summarizer: Study Guide of WWI

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the Week of Mar 12 - 16

US History, March 12th – March 16th

SSUSH25
The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.
Element: SSUSH25.a
Describe President Richard M. Nixon's opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.
Element: SSUSH25.b
Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973 and the Bakke decision on affirmative action).
Element: SSUSH25.c
Explain the Carter administrations efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.
Element: SSUSH25.d
Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan's presidency including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Element: SSUSH25.e
Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.
Element: SSUSH25.f
Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome emphasizing the role of the electoral college.
Element: SSUSH25.g
Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001 on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.



Monday, Mar 12th

Warm Up: GHSGT Government review packet

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Tuesday, Mar 13th

Warm Up: GHSGT Government review packet

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Wednesday, Mar 14th

Warm Up: US History GHSGT Review Packet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 24
Viewing of America Story of US

Closing Summarizer: Summarize our notes for today using one word.

Thursday, Mar 15th

Warm Up: US History GHSGT Review Packet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 24
Viewing of America Story of US

Closing Summarizer: Summarize our notes for today using one word.

Friday, Mar 16th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

World History, March 12th – March 16th

SSWH15
The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.
Element: SSWH15.a
Analyze the process and impact of industrialization in England, Germany and Japan, movements for political reform, the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and urbanization and its impact on women.
Element: SSWH15.b
Compare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan under Emperor Meiji.
Element: SSWH15.c
Describe the reaction to foreign domination including the Russo-Japanese War and Young Turks.
Element: SSWH15.d
Describe imperialism in Africa and Asia by comparing British policies in South Africa, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia.




Monday, Mar 12th

Warm Up: What is nationalism discussion

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Nationalism
Discussion, should you always support an ally?
Video on Causes of WWI
Lecture/Discussion Causes of WWI including MANIA acronym to help students remember.

Closing Summarizer: Students will create a flag for their own country that will show what the country stands for.

Tuesday, Mar 13th

Warm Up: What is nationalism discussion

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Nationalism
Discussion, should you always support an ally?
Video on Causes of WWI
Lecture/Discussion Causes of WWI including MANIA acronym to help students remember.

Closing Summarizer: Students will create a flag for their own country that will show what the country stands for.

Wednesday, Mar 14th

Warm Up: One thing I remember from last class discussion

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Thursday, Mar 15th

Warm Up: One thing I remember from last class discussion

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Friday, Mar 16th

Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI

Tutoring schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 – 7:55

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 12th - Mar 16th

US History, March 12th – March 16th

SSUSH25
The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.
Element: SSUSH25.a
Describe President Richard M. Nixon's opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.
Element: SSUSH25.b
Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973 and the Bakke decision on affirmative action).
Element: SSUSH25.c
Explain the Carter administrations efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.
Element: SSUSH25.d
Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan's presidency including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Element: SSUSH25.e
Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.
Element: SSUSH25.f
Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome emphasizing the role of the electoral college.
Element: SSUSH25.g
Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001 on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.



Monday, Mar 12th

Warm Up: GHSGT Government review packet

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Tuesday, Mar 13th

Warm Up: GHSGT Government review packet

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Wednesday, Mar 14th

Warm Up: US History GHSGT Review Packet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 24
Viewing of America Story of US

Closing Summarizer: Summarize our notes for today using one word.

Thursday, Mar 15th

Warm Up: US History GHSGT Review Packet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 24
Viewing of America Story of US

Closing Summarizer: Summarize our notes for today using one word.

Friday, Mar 16th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

World History, March 12th – March 16th

SSWH15
The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.
Element: SSWH15.a
Analyze the process and impact of industrialization in England, Germany and Japan, movements for political reform, the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and urbanization and its impact on women.
Element: SSWH15.b
Compare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan under Emperor Meiji.
Element: SSWH15.c
Describe the reaction to foreign domination including the Russo-Japanese War and Young Turks.
Element: SSWH15.d
Describe imperialism in Africa and Asia by comparing British policies in South Africa, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia.




Monday, Mar 12th

Warm Up: What is nationalism discussion

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Nationalism
Discussion, should you always support an ally?
Video on Causes of WWI
Lecture/Discussion Causes of WWI including MANIA acronym to help students remember.

Closing Summarizer: Students will create a flag for their own country that will show what the country stands for.

Tuesday, Mar 13th

Warm Up: What is nationalism discussion

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Nationalism
Discussion, should you always support an ally?
Video on Causes of WWI
Lecture/Discussion Causes of WWI including MANIA acronym to help students remember.

Closing Summarizer: Students will create a flag for their own country that will show what the country stands for.

Wednesday, Mar 14th

Warm Up: One thing I remember from last class discussion

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Thursday, Mar 15th

Warm Up: One thing I remember from last class discussion

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Friday, Mar 16th

Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI

Tutoring schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 – 7:55

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Weekly Assignments for US and World History for the week of March 12th - March16th

US History, March 12th – March 16th

Monday, Mar 12th

Warm Up: GHSGT Government review packet

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Tuesday, Mar 13th

Warm Up: GHSGT Government review packet

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Wednesday, Mar 14th

Warm Up: US History GHSGT Review Packet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 24
Viewing of America Story of US

Closing Summarizer: Summarize our notes for today using one word.

Thursday, Mar 15th

Warm Up: US History GHSGT Review Packet

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Standard 24
Viewing of America Story of US

Closing Summarizer: Summarize our notes for today using one word.

Friday, Mar 16th

Warm Up: US History Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: USH Review Charades or Pictionary based on which the class wants to play

Closing Summarizer: GHSGT multiple choice question review of all subject areas.

World History, March 12th – March 16th

Monday, Mar 12th

Warm Up: What is nationalism discussion

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Nationalism
Discussion, should you always support an ally?
Video on Causes of WWI
Lecture/Discussion Causes of WWI including MANIA acronym to help students remember.

Closing Summarizer: Students will create a flag for their own country that will show what the country stands for.

Tuesday, Mar 13th

Warm Up: What is nationalism discussion

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion Nationalism
Discussion, should you always support an ally?
Video on Causes of WWI
Lecture/Discussion Causes of WWI including MANIA acronym to help students remember.

Closing Summarizer: Students will create a flag for their own country that will show what the country stands for.

Wednesday, Mar 14th

Warm Up: One thing I remember from last class discussion

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Thursday, Mar 15th

Warm Up: One thing I remember from last class discussion

Instructional Plan: 9 week assessment

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions game if time permits

Friday, Mar 16th

Warm Up: Word Splash on causes of WWI

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on major events of WWI
Trench warfare videoTrench Warfare Simulation. A few students will set the desks in rows and illustrate the feeling of being in a trench.
20 questions- What does a Poppy flower have to do with WWI? This will connect to the poem.
In Flanders Fields Poem. We will read and do discussion questions as a class.

Closing Summarizer: One word summary of WWI

Friday, March 9, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the Week of Mar 5 - 9

US History

Standards
SSUSH23
The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments between 1945-1970.
Element: SSUSH23.a
Describe the Warren Court and the expansion of individual rights as seen in the Miranda decision.
Element: SSUSH23.b
Describe the political impact of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy including the impact on Civil Rights legislation.
Element: SSUSH23.c
Explain Lyndon Johnson's Great Society including the establishment of Medicare.
Element: SSUSH23.d
Describe the social and political turmoil of 1968 to include the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and the events surrounding the Democratic National Convention.


Monday, March 5th

Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images
Black Like Me Reading reading as a class and discussion

Closing Summarizer: Quickwrite reflection on today's lecture as ticket out the door.

Tuesday, March 6th

Warm Up: GHSGT review multiple choice questions

Instructional Plan: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XAmerica Story of US video on Malcolm X and MLK Jr.

Closing Summarizer: Venn Diagram comparing both individuals


Wednesday, March 7th

Warm Up: GHSGT review multiple choice questions

Instructional Plan: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XAmerica Story of US video on Malcolm X and MLK Jr.

Closing Summarizer: Venn Diagram comparing both individuals


Thursday, March 8th

Warm Up: USH GHSGT Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: One word description of Malcolm X or MLK Jr. Students have decide on one word to describe one of the figures and explain why it is an accurate description.
Lecture/Discussion Standard 23
Tom Brokaw 1968 Video clip

Closing Summarizer: Reflection quickwrite on the 1960's


Friday, March 9th

Warm Up: USH GHSGT Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: One word description of Malcolm X or MLK Jr. Students have decide on one word to describe one of the figures and explain why it is an accurate description.
Lecture/Discussion Standard 23
Tom Brokaw 1968 Video clip

Closing Summarizer: Reflection quickwrite on the 1960's

World History

Standards
SSWH15
The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.
Element: SSWH15.a
Analyze the process and impact of industrialization in England, Germany and Japan, movements for political reform, the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and urbanization and its impact on women.
Element: SSWH15.b
Compare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan under Emperor Meiji.
Element: SSWH15.c
Describe the reaction to foreign domination including the Russo-Japanese War and Young Turks.
Element: SSWH15.d
Describe imperialism in Africa and Asia by comparing British policies in South Africa, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia.




Monday, March 5th

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.


Tuesday, March 5th

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.


Wednesday, March 6th

Warm Up: Story of two cows review.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on drive behind Imperialism
Brief Discussion on Imperialism in AsiaVideo and questions on British India and Gandhi

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1


Thursday, March 7th

Warm Up: Story of two cows review.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on drive behind Imperialism
Brief Discussion on Imperialism in AsiaVideo and questions on British India and Gandhi

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1


Friday, March 8th

Warm Up: Use one word to describe Imperialism and explain it.

Instructional Plan: African Imperialism Stations...
African Imperialism Map Activity
African Imperialism guiding questions answered with textbook
Reading of White Man's Burden poem with questions
Atlas Questions from World History Atlas

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1

Tutoring Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 – 7:55

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 5th - 9th

US History

Standards
SSUSH23
The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments between 1945-1970.
Element: SSUSH23.a
Describe the Warren Court and the expansion of individual rights as seen in the Miranda decision.
Element: SSUSH23.b
Describe the political impact of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy including the impact on Civil Rights legislation.
Element: SSUSH23.c
Explain Lyndon Johnson's Great Society including the establishment of Medicare.
Element: SSUSH23.d
Describe the social and political turmoil of 1968 to include the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and the events surrounding the Democratic National Convention.


Monday, March 5th
Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images
Black Like Me Reading reading as a class and discussion

Closing Summarizer: Quickwrite reflection on today's lecture as ticket out the door.

Tuesday, March 6th

Warm Up: GHSGT review multiple choice questions

Instructional Plan: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XAmerica Story of US video on Malcolm X and MLK Jr.

Closing Summarizer: Venn Diagram comparing both individuals


Wednesday, March 7th

Warm Up: GHSGT review multiple choice questions

Instructional Plan: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XAmerica Story of US video on Malcolm X and MLK Jr.

Closing Summarizer: Venn Diagram comparing both individuals


Thursday, March 8th

Warm Up: USH GHSGT Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: One word description of Malcolm X or MLK Jr. Students have decide on one word to describe one of the figures and explain why it is an accurate description.
Lecture/Discussion Standard 23
Tom Brokaw 1968 Video clip

Closing Summarizer: Reflection quickwrite on the 1960's


Friday, March 9th

Warm Up: USH GHSGT Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: One word description of Malcolm X or MLK Jr. Students have decide on one word to describe one of the figures and explain why it is an accurate description.
Lecture/Discussion Standard 23
Tom Brokaw 1968 Video clip

Closing Summarizer: Reflection quickwrite on the 1960's

World History

Standards
SSWH15
The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.
Element: SSWH15.a
Analyze the process and impact of industrialization in England, Germany and Japan, movements for political reform, the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and urbanization and its impact on women.
Element: SSWH15.b
Compare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan under Emperor Meiji.
Element: SSWH15.c
Describe the reaction to foreign domination including the Russo-Japanese War and Young Turks.
Element: SSWH15.d
Describe imperialism in Africa and Asia by comparing British policies in South Africa, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia.




Monday, March 5th

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.


Tuesday, March 5th

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.


Wednesday, March 6th

Warm Up: Story of two cows review.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on drive behind Imperialism
Brief Discussion on Imperialism in AsiaVideo and questions on British India and Gandhi

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1


Thursday, March 7th

Warm Up: Story of two cows review.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on drive behind Imperialism
Brief Discussion on Imperialism in AsiaVideo and questions on British India and Gandhi

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1


Friday, March 8th

Warm Up: Use one word to describe Imperialism and explain it.

Instructional Plan: African Imperialism Stations...
African Imperialism Map Activity
African Imperialism guiding questions answered with textbook
Reading of White Man's Burden poem with questions
Atlas Questions from World History Atlas

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1

Tutoring Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 – 7:55

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Mar 5th - Mar 9th

US History

Standards

SSUSH23
The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments between 1945-1970.
Element: SSUSH23.a
Describe the Warren Court and the expansion of individual rights as seen in the Miranda decision.
Element: SSUSH23.b
Describe the political impact of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy including the impact on Civil Rights legislation.
Element: SSUSH23.c
Explain Lyndon Johnson's Great Society including the establishment of Medicare.
Element: SSUSH23.d
Describe the social and political turmoil of 1968 to include the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and the events surrounding the Democratic National Convention.



Monday, March 5th

Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images
Black Like Me Reading reading as a class and discussion

Closing Summarizer: Quickwrite reflection on today's lecture as ticket out the door.

Tuesday, March 6th

Warm Up: GHSGT review multiple choice questions

Instructional Plan: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XAmerica Story of US video on Malcolm X and MLK Jr.

Closing Summarizer: Venn Diagram comparing both individuals


Wednesday, March 7th

Warm Up: GHSGT review multiple choice questions

Instructional Plan: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XAmerica Story of US video on Malcolm X and MLK Jr.

Closing Summarizer: Venn Diagram comparing both individuals


Thursday, March 8th

Warm Up: USH GHSGT Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: One word description of Malcolm X or MLK Jr. Students have decide on one word to describe one of the figures and explain why it is an accurate description.
Lecture/Discussion Standard 23
Tom Brokaw 1968 Video clip

Closing Summarizer: Reflection quickwrite on the 1960's


Friday, March 9th

Warm Up: USH GHSGT Review Crossword

Instructional Plan: One word description of Malcolm X or MLK Jr. Students have decide on one word to describe one of the figures and explain why it is an accurate description.
Lecture/Discussion Standard 23
Tom Brokaw 1968 Video clip

Closing Summarizer: Reflection quickwrite on the 1960's

World History

Standards
SSWH15
The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.
Element: SSWH15.a
Analyze the process and impact of industrialization in England, Germany and Japan, movements for political reform, the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and urbanization and its impact on women.
Element: SSWH15.b
Compare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan under Emperor Meiji.
Element: SSWH15.c
Describe the reaction to foreign domination including the Russo-Japanese War and Young Turks.
Element: SSWH15.d
Describe imperialism in Africa and Asia by comparing British policies in South Africa, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia.



Monday, March 5th

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.


Tuesday, March 5th

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.


Wednesday, March 6th

Warm Up: Story of two cows review.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on drive behind Imperialism
Brief Discussion on Imperialism in AsiaVideo and questions on British India and Gandhi

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1


Thursday, March 7th

Warm Up: Story of two cows review.

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion on drive behind Imperialism
Brief Discussion on Imperialism in AsiaVideo and questions on British India and Gandhi

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1


Friday, March 8th

Warm Up: Use one word to describe Imperialism and explain it.

Instructional Plan: African Imperialism Stations...
African Imperialism Map Activity
African Imperialism guiding questions answered with textbook
Reading of White Man's Burden poem with questions
Atlas Questions from World History Atlas

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1

Tutoring Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 - 7:55am

Friday, March 2, 2012

Weekly Assignments for US and World History for the week of Feb 27th - Mar 2nd

US History

Monday, Feb 27
Warm Up: Most important thing about the Cuban Missile Crisis discussion
Interpreting a graph of the baby boom

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of life during the 1950's Music of 1950's including back stories of famous songsDuck and cover video illustrating hysteria of Cold WarVarious Images depicting the role of womenDiscussion of the "Other Half" or what was going on outside the suburbs.

Closing Summarizer: As a class we will go over multiple choice questions covering the day using I-respond NOW

Tuesday, Feb 28

Warm Up: Most important thing about the Cuban Missile Crisis discussion
Interpreting a graph of the baby boom

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of life during the 1950's Music of 1950's including back stories of famous songsDuck and cover video illustrating hysteria of Cold WarVarious Images depicting the role of womenDiscussion of the "Other Half" or what was going on outside the suburbs.

Closing Summarizer: As a class we will go over multiple choice questions covering the day using I-respond NOW

Wednesday, Feb 29

Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images

Closing Summarizer: Black Like Me Reading and reflection

Thursday, March, 1

Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images

Closing Summarizer: Black Like Me Reading and reflection

Friday, March 2

Warm Up: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.

Instructional Plan
MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XQuick StudyUnit 8 Test

Closing Summarizer: Debrief if time allows

Standards
SSUSH22
The student will identify dimensions of the Civil Rights movement 1945-1970.
Element: SSUSH22.a
Explain the importance of President Truman's order to integrate the U.S. military and the federal government.
Element: SSUSH22.b
Identify Jackie Robinson and the integration of baseball.
Element: SSUSH22.c
Explain Brown v. Board of Education and efforts to resist the decision.
Element: SSUSH22.d
Describe the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail and his I have a dream speech.
Element: SSUSH22.e
Describe the causes and consequences of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.



World History

Monday, Feb 27

Warm Up: How is the American Revolution like a car?

Instructional Plan: Taboo game with Revolutions

Revolutions Quiz

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions on a world history topic.

Tuesday, Feb 28

Warm Up: How is the American Revolution like a car?

Instructional Plan: Taboo game with Revolutions
Revolutions Quiz

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions on a world history topic.

Wednesday, Feb 29

Warm Up: Assembly line simulation. Students will try to make as many paper airplanes as possible.

Instructional Plan: Discussion of efficiencyLecture/Discussion on effects of Industrialization on society
Drawing activity. Students will try to draw a city as I tell them to add more and more things. It will illustrate overcrowded cities.Images of Industrialization/Child Labor

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1 exit ticket.

Thursday, March 1

Warm Up: Assembly line simulation. Students will try to make as many paper airplanes as possible.
Instructional Plan: Discussion of efficiencyLecture/Discussion on effects of Industrialization on society
Drawing activity. Students will try to draw a city as I tell them to add more and more things. It will illustrate overcrowded cities.Images of Industrialization/Child Labor

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1 exit ticket.

Friday, March 2

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.

Standards
SSWH15
The student will be able to describe the impact of industrialization, the rise of nationalism and the major characteristics of world wide imperialism.
Element: SSWH15.a
Analyze the process and impact of industrialization in England, Germany and Japan, movements for political reform, the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, and urbanization and its impact on women.
Element: SSWH15.b
Compare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan under Emperor Meiji.
Element: SSWH15.c
Describe the reaction to foreign domination including the Russo-Japanese War and Young Turks.
Element: SSWH15.d
Describe imperialism in Africa and Asia by comparing British policies in South Africa, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia.

Tutoring Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15 - 7:55

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Daily Assignments for US and World History for the week of Feb 27th - Mar 1st

US History

Monday, Feb 27
Warm Up: Most important thing about the Cuban Missile Crisis discussion
Interpreting a graph of the baby boom

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of life during the 1950's Music of 1950's including back stories of famous songsDuck and cover video illustrating hysteria of Cold WarVarious Images depicting the role of womenDiscussion of the "Other Half" or what was going on outside the suburbs.

Closing Summarizer: As a class we will go over multiple choice questions covering the day using I-respond NOW

Tuesday, Feb 28

Warm Up: Most important thing about the Cuban Missile Crisis discussion
Interpreting a graph of the baby boom

Instructional Plan: Lecture/Discussion of life during the 1950's Music of 1950's including back stories of famous songsDuck and cover video illustrating hysteria of Cold WarVarious Images depicting the role of womenDiscussion of the "Other Half" or what was going on outside the suburbs.

Closing Summarizer: As a class we will go over multiple choice questions covering the day using I-respond NOW

Wednesday, Feb 29

Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images

Closing Summarizer: Black Like Me Reading and reflection

Thursday, March, 1

Warm Up: Word Splash on Civil Rights

Instructional Plan: Image of segregation interpretationCivil Rights and Wrongs powerpoint that will include;Strange Fruit by Billie HolidayHate letters to Jackie RobinsonForrest Gump clipNPR listening to the Alabama standoff with George WallaceOther Various Civil Rights Images

Closing Summarizer: Black Like Me Reading and reflection

Friday, March 2

Warm Up: MLK and Malcom X introduction. The two names will be on the board and students will write words that come to mind when they hear their names.

Instructional Plan
MLK vs. Malcolm X quote acitivity. Students will individually try to figure out who said which quote.Lecture/Discussion MLK and Malcolm XQuick StudyUnit 8 Test

Closing Summarizer: Debrief if time allows

Standards
SSUSH22
The student will identify dimensions of the Civil Rights movement 1945-1970.
Element: SSUSH22.a
Explain the importance of President Truman's order to integrate the U.S. military and the federal government.
Element: SSUSH22.b
Identify Jackie Robinson and the integration of baseball.
Element: SSUSH22.c
Explain Brown v. Board of Education and efforts to resist the decision.
Element: SSUSH22.d
Describe the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail and his I have a dream speech.
Element: SSUSH22.e
Describe the causes and consequences of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.



World History

Monday, Feb 27

Warm Up: How is the American Revolution like a car?

Instructional Plan: Taboo game with Revolutions

Revolutions Quiz

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions on a world history topic.

Tuesday, Feb 28

Warm Up: How is the American Revolution like a car?

Instructional Plan: Taboo game with Revolutions
Revolutions Quiz

Closing Summarizer: 20 questions on a world history topic.

Wednesday, Feb 29

Warm Up: Assembly line simulation. Students will try to make as many paper airplanes as possible.

Instructional Plan: Discussion of efficiencyLecture/Discussion on effects of Industrialization on society
Drawing activity. Students will try to draw a city as I tell them to add more and more things. It will illustrate overcrowded cities.Images of Industrialization/Child Labor

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1 exit ticket.

Thursday, March 1

Warm Up: Assembly line simulation. Students will try to make as many paper airplanes as possible.
Instructional Plan: Discussion of efficiencyLecture/Discussion on effects of Industrialization on society
Drawing activity. Students will try to draw a city as I tell them to add more and more things. It will illustrate overcrowded cities.Images of Industrialization/Child Labor

Closing Summarizer: Review 3-2-1 exit ticket.

Friday, March 2

Warm Up: Restaurant simulation to introduce economic theories and the differences between communism and capitalism.

Instructional Plan: Economic Theories Powerpoint (Lecture/Discussion)Stories of the three cowsLecture/Discussion Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Closing Summarizer: Invention Pitch. Students will write a pitch about their own invention idea.

Standards
SSWH14
The student will analyze the Age of Revolutions and Rebellions.
Element: SSWH14.a
Examine absolutism through a comparison of the rules of Louix XIV, Tsar Peter the Great, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Element: SSWH14.b
Identify the causes and results of the revolutions in England (1689), United States (1776), France (1789), Haiti (1791), and Latin America (1808-1825).
Element: SSWH14.c
Explain Napoleon's rise to power, defeat, and consequences for Europe.
Element: SSWH14.d
Examine the interaction with westerners to include Opium War, the Taiping Rebellion, and Commodore Perry.

Tutoring Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15 - 7:55