This is the work that was to be done in class on Thursday. If you did not complete it, or didn't do the correct assignment, please do so for Monday. The homework will be checked Monday.
1. Read pp. 212-217
2. List 3-5 unfamiliar vocabulary words --write down any words that you do not understand.
3. Write 1-2 questions from the reading that you don't understand or want to learn more about.
4. Complete the questions on page 224: 4, 7, 1, 13, 14a, 15.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Weekly Syllabus 10/25/10
US History Syllabus
Dr. Swartzbaugh Team 7.1 PJMS
Dates: 10/25-10/29 Don’t Forget! Red Ribbon Week!!!!! Turn in Wicked Permission Slips!!!!!
Monday
10/25/10
Team Spirit Day
AIM Students will begin to analyze the First Amendment, and the belief systems of the Colonists as reflected in the Bill of Rights
ACTIVITY Self-evaluate book project by completing the rubric, including written comments explaining each rating; gallery walk of books. (220-221; 240-242)
HOMEWORK Re-read Tinker and Gobitas cases in preparation for Harkness Table tomorrow!
Tuesday
10/26/10
Twin Day
AIM Students will continue analyzing the First Amendment, and the belief systems of the Colonists as reflected in the Bill of Rights
ACTIVITY Harkness Table on Tinker and Gobitas cases (220-221; 240-242)
HOMEWORK None
Wednesday
10/27/10
Wacky Day
AIM Students will begin to understand significant issues in the creation of the new Constitution ACTIVITY Constitutional ratification activity (212-223)
HOMEWORK CANCELLED !!!!!
Thursday
10/28/10
Hat Day!
AIM Students will deepen their understanding of the issues in the creation of the new Constitution
ACTIVITY Constitution ratification activity (212-223)
HOMEWORK 1. Read p. 212-215
2. Write a one paragraph summary of the Virginia Plan
3. Write a one paragraph summary of the Great Compromise OR draw a picture that explains it.
Friday
10/29/10
Costume Day!
Please bring a canned good!
AIM Students will deepen their understanding of the conflicts regarding ratification of the ACTIVITY Constitution Constitution exploration activity (212-223)
HOMEWORK NONE!!!
*Every day is subject to change dependent upon many variables. If classwork is not completed it may result in additional homework assignments. If you are looking for ways to support your in-class activities you may consult your textbook. Support pages are listed in italics after each day’s activities. Please contact Dr. Swartzbaugh with any questions. Email contact is best. lswartzbaugh@op97.org
Dr. Swartzbaugh Team 7.1 PJMS
Dates: 10/25-10/29 Don’t Forget! Red Ribbon Week!!!!! Turn in Wicked Permission Slips!!!!!
Monday
10/25/10
Team Spirit Day
AIM Students will begin to analyze the First Amendment, and the belief systems of the Colonists as reflected in the Bill of Rights
ACTIVITY Self-evaluate book project by completing the rubric, including written comments explaining each rating; gallery walk of books. (220-221; 240-242)
HOMEWORK Re-read Tinker and Gobitas cases in preparation for Harkness Table tomorrow!
Tuesday
10/26/10
Twin Day
AIM Students will continue analyzing the First Amendment, and the belief systems of the Colonists as reflected in the Bill of Rights
ACTIVITY Harkness Table on Tinker and Gobitas cases (220-221; 240-242)
HOMEWORK None
Wednesday
10/27/10
Wacky Day
AIM Students will begin to understand significant issues in the creation of the new Constitution ACTIVITY Constitutional ratification activity (212-223)
HOMEWORK CANCELLED !!!!!
Thursday
10/28/10
Hat Day!
AIM Students will deepen their understanding of the issues in the creation of the new Constitution
ACTIVITY Constitution ratification activity (212-223)
HOMEWORK 1. Read p. 212-215
2. Write a one paragraph summary of the Virginia Plan
3. Write a one paragraph summary of the Great Compromise OR draw a picture that explains it.
Friday
10/29/10
Costume Day!
Please bring a canned good!
AIM Students will deepen their understanding of the conflicts regarding ratification of the ACTIVITY Constitution Constitution exploration activity (212-223)
HOMEWORK NONE!!!
*Every day is subject to change dependent upon many variables. If classwork is not completed it may result in additional homework assignments. If you are looking for ways to support your in-class activities you may consult your textbook. Support pages are listed in italics after each day’s activities. Please contact Dr. Swartzbaugh with any questions. Email contact is best. lswartzbaugh@op97.org
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Homework for this weekend! Due Monday October 25th
1. Read the handout "Landmark Cases: Background Summary and questions." You do not have to read the back, just the front of this page.
2. Answer the four questions at the bottom of the page. One of your answers must be a complete paragraph--you get to choose which question to answer in paragraph form. You must answer all four questions.
Have a great weekend!
2. Answer the four questions at the bottom of the page. One of your answers must be a complete paragraph--you get to choose which question to answer in paragraph form. You must answer all four questions.
Have a great weekend!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Final Project Deadlines and Information
Social Studies
Dr. Swartzbaugh
Unit 1 Final Project
Due: Monday October 18, 2010
Deadlines--please note that items are DUE on day indicated:
Tuesday 10/12: One paragraph describing the main character of your book, including the character’s race, gender, approximate age, and whether the character is a Patriot or a Loyalist.
Wednesday 10/13: A bullet-point list of what happens to your character during the one event of your choice, as well as the two required events (Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War).
Thursday 10/14: Storyboard, including a small picture of what each page will look like in terms of the picture and text.
Friday 10/15: 2 sources you are using, cited according to the format listed in this handout.
Monday 10/18: completed project due, already assembled BEFORE class! Do not come into class needing to assemble the project! Finish it at home!
Format: You will create a booklet of no less than 6 pages not including the title page and source page
The book should be in the form of a comic book or children’s book.
The book should have one main character who lived during the time of the American Revolution.
Each page should include both text and images.
There should be a title page and a source page
It should be in color.
Content: Your project should focus on the events leading up to the American Revolution, as well as the war itself:
Your book should include details about 1 event from the following list:
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Your book should also include details about the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War.
Your book should answer the question “what is worth fighting for?” from the point of view of the main character
Sources: Your book should include at least 2 sources other than the textbook. You should cite the source using the following format (this is MLA format): Please note: you may NOT use encyclopedias or wikipedia.
For a book:
Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999.
Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.
For a website:
The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2008. Web. 23 Apr. 2008.
Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if available). Medium of publication. Date of access.
For a page on a website
"How to Make Vegetarian Chili." eHow.com. eHow, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2009.
For a magazine article:
Poniewozik, James. "TV Makes a Too-Close Call." Time 20 Nov. 2000: 70-71. Print.
Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical Day Month Year: pages. Medium of publication.
Dr. Swartzbaugh
Unit 1 Final Project
Due: Monday October 18, 2010
Deadlines--please note that items are DUE on day indicated:
Tuesday 10/12: One paragraph describing the main character of your book, including the character’s race, gender, approximate age, and whether the character is a Patriot or a Loyalist.
Wednesday 10/13: A bullet-point list of what happens to your character during the one event of your choice, as well as the two required events (Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War).
Thursday 10/14: Storyboard, including a small picture of what each page will look like in terms of the picture and text.
Friday 10/15: 2 sources you are using, cited according to the format listed in this handout.
Monday 10/18: completed project due, already assembled BEFORE class! Do not come into class needing to assemble the project! Finish it at home!
Format: You will create a booklet of no less than 6 pages not including the title page and source page
The book should be in the form of a comic book or children’s book.
The book should have one main character who lived during the time of the American Revolution.
Each page should include both text and images.
There should be a title page and a source page
It should be in color.
Content: Your project should focus on the events leading up to the American Revolution, as well as the war itself:
Your book should include details about 1 event from the following list:
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Your book should also include details about the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War.
Your book should answer the question “what is worth fighting for?” from the point of view of the main character
Sources: Your book should include at least 2 sources other than the textbook. You should cite the source using the following format (this is MLA format): Please note: you may NOT use encyclopedias or wikipedia.
For a book:
Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999.
Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.
For a website:
The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2008. Web. 23 Apr. 2008.
Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if available). Medium of publication. Date of access.
For a page on a website
"How to Make Vegetarian Chili." eHow.com. eHow, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2009.
For a magazine article:
Poniewozik, James. "TV Makes a Too-Close Call." Time 20 Nov. 2000: 70-71. Print.
Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical Day Month Year: pages. Medium of publication.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Weekly Syllabus 10/4/10
US History Syllabus
Dr. Swartzbaugh Team 7.1 PJMS
Dates: 10/4-10/8
| | AIM | Activity | Homework |
| Monday 10/4/10 | Students will continue their analysis of Women during the Revolution and share their personal Declaration of Independence. | Follow up discussion of women’s roles during the American Revolution, based on last Friday’s activity (188). Read aloud personal Declaration of Independence | Respond to the following question in complete sentences: 1.Would the colonies have won the Revolutionary War without women’s involvement? Why or why not? Provide 2 specific examples from your chart to support your argument. |
| Tuesday 10/5/10 | Students will begin examining African-Americans’ roles during American Revolution | African Americans in the American Revolution (186-187) | none |
| Wednesday 10/6/10 | Students will continue examining African-Americans’ roles during American Revolution | African Americans in the American Revolution (186-187) | Respond to the following question in complete sentences: If you were an African American during the time of the Revolution, which side would you fight on and why? Include 2 specific reasons to support your argument. |
| Thursday 10/7/10 | Students will understand the key factors contributing to the American victory in the Revolutionary War | Why did the colonies win the war? (188-194) | none |
| Friday 10/8/10 | Students will understand the requirements of the final project for chapters 5-7. | Go over expectations and rubric for final project | Begin to work on Final Project. |
*Every day is subject to change dependent upon many variables. If classwork is not completed it may result in additional homework assignments. If you are looking for ways to support your in-class activities you may consult your textbook. Support pages are listed in italics after each day’s activities. Please contact Dr. Swartzbaugh with any questions. Email contact is best. lswartzbaugh@op97.org
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