So today we worked some more on our topic of "Native Americans v. the US" (Culture Clash). We read and did a case study-type activity on the Sand Creek Massacre. We didn't get much more done than that, BUT you need to make sure you have completed #1-11 and #14 BY THE TIME YOU GET TO CLASS on the block day. This assignment will be collected at the end of class on that day.
Also, some reminders:
1) Check PowerSchool tomorrow (Wednesday) for your test grade.
2) 5.2 DCN is due on Friday. You could have a quiz. So please be ready with those notes!
3) You don't have another test until November 5. That is a long time away, so please make sure you are studying your notes and class stuff every night to keep the information fresh in your mind. You'll be getting a study guide (sometime in the next couple of weeks). I don't want to give it to you too far in advance that you lose it, but I want you to have enough time to work on it.
See you on the Block Day- get excited. We are going to be rocking out to Dave Matthew's Band and their song "Don't Drink the Water" which they wrote in regards to Native American policy. It's a pretty powerful song. I think you'll like it. And we'll also be watching a video. So LOTS of stuff to do on Wednesday/Thursday. COME TO CLASS READY TO GO! See you then!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 27
Today we started Unit 3. You will be receiving a calendar tomorrow with due dates for DCN and test dates (which is the November 5, by the way). You should have done 5.1 DCN for today. IF you didn't get it done, then please finish it for tomorrow.
We started by discussing Native Americans and the Culture Clash the US had with them. We looked at the concentration policies of the United States in regards to Native Americans. You all did a great job on the map analysis part of the assignment. IF YOU DID NOT GET FINISHED with #1-7 in your packet, YOU NEED TO HAVE IT DONE BY TUESDAY. This is very important. We will not have any more time in class to work through the map analysis, but this packet will be due later in the week.
Have a great night!
We started by discussing Native Americans and the Culture Clash the US had with them. We looked at the concentration policies of the United States in regards to Native Americans. You all did a great job on the map analysis part of the assignment. IF YOU DID NOT GET FINISHED with #1-7 in your packet, YOU NEED TO HAVE IT DONE BY TUESDAY. This is very important. We will not have any more time in class to work through the map analysis, but this packet will be due later in the week.
Have a great night!
Friday, September 24, 2010
This week in review
This was a CRAZY BUSY week... so here is everything in a nutshell that we did:
Monday- we wrapped up the Reconstruction skits and performed them.
Tuesday- we discussed the problems that occurred due to Reconstruction, especially the black codes, Jim Crow laws, voting problems that African Americans had to deal with.
Block Day- we looked at the legacy of Reconstruction and what it did and did not fix. If you need the notes from that, please check the assignments section for unit #2.
Friday- we took the test for Unit 2. More information to come on this at a later time.
Monday- we wrapped up the Reconstruction skits and performed them.
Tuesday- we discussed the problems that occurred due to Reconstruction, especially the black codes, Jim Crow laws, voting problems that African Americans had to deal with.
Block Day- we looked at the legacy of Reconstruction and what it did and did not fix. If you need the notes from that, please check the assignments section for unit #2.
Friday- we took the test for Unit 2. More information to come on this at a later time.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17
TOMORROW IS HOMECOMING! GET EXCITED!! That means that today's classes were a tiny bit shorter than normal (but it was still enough to make a difference!). We worked in our small groups today and wrote our scripts for our newscasts, which are due on Monday (half-way through the class).
Thursday, September 16
Classes were super short today, due to the extra-early release time. We worked on a chart for you to fill in one of the Reconstruction plans that were created by Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and the Republican Party (mostly by the Radicals in that group) in Congress. Ultimately, the Republican plan went through, but Lincoln and Johnson's plans to reconstruct the South after the Civil War were still looked at.
You were also put into a group that will eventually put together a newscast on your particular Reconstruction plan. More on that tomorrow.
We ALSO turned in DCN over 4.4. No quiz today, just notes. If you didn't turn them in, you received a POI notice. You must serve that detention by Wednesday, September 22, or the grade turns into a "forever zero." Just a FYI reminder!
You were also put into a group that will eventually put together a newscast on your particular Reconstruction plan. More on that tomorrow.
We ALSO turned in DCN over 4.4. No quiz today, just notes. If you didn't turn them in, you received a POI notice. You must serve that detention by Wednesday, September 22, or the grade turns into a "forever zero." Just a FYI reminder!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tues/Wed, September 14-15
Life is all about change, and so this week we made a change and had our block days on Tues-Wed, instead of Wed-Thurs. We were able to talk through the end of the Civil War and saw some pictures of some of the craziness that was April, 1865 (the end of the war, assassination of Lincoln, etc.). If you need the notes, get them from the sidebar, titled Ending of/Impact of the War (or very close to that!). We also did an activity where you had to give a persuasive argument as to why your side would win (North or South) based on the advantages that side had. The South would definatly have a harder time with this, but they DID have advantages as well! Afterwards, we discussed major effects/consequences of the Civil War.
Monday, September 13
Today was the beginning of Homecoming week! It was great to see so many students dressed in their PJs today! How fun :) Enjoy the week of dress-up days, parades, assemblys, games, and of course, dancing on the weekend.
Anyway, in class today we talked about Vicksburg and Gettysburg and how they were turning points in the war. Then we went through a battle matrix to keep the battles straight in our minds. They can get a bit smooshed, when trying to recall who won which battle. The matrix allows you to keep it all together. Download both matrix and/or the notes (Turning Points) if you need them.
Anyway, in class today we talked about Vicksburg and Gettysburg and how they were turning points in the war. Then we went through a battle matrix to keep the battles straight in our minds. They can get a bit smooshed, when trying to recall who won which battle. The matrix allows you to keep it all together. Download both matrix and/or the notes (Turning Points) if you need them.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Friday, September 10
So this is late. Sorry. Life happens, and things get busy, but better late than never!
Anyway, a quick recap from Friday: we discussed the Emancipation Proclamation (unless you are in 6th block, in which case we also quickly went over the battles of the 1st Bull Run/Manassas and Antietam). But regardless, we unpacked the Emancipation Proclamation that President Lincoln gave in September of 1862, and which freed all slaves in the Confederate States of America (i.e.- the South) on January 1, 1863. REMEMBER THAT DATE! January 1, 1863. It's important. We answered some questions, discussed how important that proclamation actually was, and tried to get into the mind of Lincoln himself: why would he proclaim something in September and not have it go into effect immediately? Why would he only free slaves in the South, rather than in the border states. As President, he could have gone either way... but in war time, well, he had important decisions to make! Like how to keep states IN the Union, among other things. Whether or not you agree with that particular decision, it's how it went down. Of course those slaves were freed- later.
Anyway, most of you did a great job with the questions. Keep remembering to always analyze a situation from a HISTORIC perspective, rather than just your own opinion. That is key to success in a history class.
A REMINDER: you need to have COMPLETED DCN 4.3 for Monday. You will be having a quiz. The quiz will also have stuff from 4.2, so make sure EVERYTHING is done. Collection of the actual DCN may also be a possibility. So you need to have it done.
Well... see you on Monday! It's Homecoming week. Dress in your pj's and be ready for a crazy ride of a week. The schedule is NOT normal, but we'll all get through it. Enjoy the Homecoming festivities. :)
Anyway, a quick recap from Friday: we discussed the Emancipation Proclamation (unless you are in 6th block, in which case we also quickly went over the battles of the 1st Bull Run/Manassas and Antietam). But regardless, we unpacked the Emancipation Proclamation that President Lincoln gave in September of 1862, and which freed all slaves in the Confederate States of America (i.e.- the South) on January 1, 1863. REMEMBER THAT DATE! January 1, 1863. It's important. We answered some questions, discussed how important that proclamation actually was, and tried to get into the mind of Lincoln himself: why would he proclaim something in September and not have it go into effect immediately? Why would he only free slaves in the South, rather than in the border states. As President, he could have gone either way... but in war time, well, he had important decisions to make! Like how to keep states IN the Union, among other things. Whether or not you agree with that particular decision, it's how it went down. Of course those slaves were freed- later.
Anyway, most of you did a great job with the questions. Keep remembering to always analyze a situation from a HISTORIC perspective, rather than just your own opinion. That is key to success in a history class.
A REMINDER: you need to have COMPLETED DCN 4.3 for Monday. You will be having a quiz. The quiz will also have stuff from 4.2, so make sure EVERYTHING is done. Collection of the actual DCN may also be a possibility. So you need to have it done.
Well... see you on Monday! It's Homecoming week. Dress in your pj's and be ready for a crazy ride of a week. The schedule is NOT normal, but we'll all get through it. Enjoy the Homecoming festivities. :)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Block Days (9/8 & 9/9)
Today we continued with the Ft. Sumter simulation. You had to decide what Lincoln should do when a state up and decides to leave the Union (called SECESSION. Know this word! It's important.).
After discussing pros/cons/etc. to a very difficult Presidential decision, we discussed how the start of the Civil War came about. You received a chart called "The Civil War" (original... I know). Anyway, as we went through some brief notes/charts/etc. in class (see "Am Hist- Civil War: The Early Years" in the assignments area), you were able to fill in statistics and notes in that chart. Keep it. You'll use it as a useful study guide later on. :)
After discussing pros/cons/etc. to a very difficult Presidential decision, we discussed how the start of the Civil War came about. You received a chart called "The Civil War" (original... I know). Anyway, as we went through some brief notes/charts/etc. in class (see "Am Hist- Civil War: The Early Years" in the assignments area), you were able to fill in statistics and notes in that chart. Keep it. You'll use it as a useful study guide later on. :)
Tuesday, 9/7
This is late as I didn't have access to a computer, BUT, here is the update for the day.
Everyone was given a copy of the Unit 2 Calendar. Unfortunately it is in the wrong format to upload to the blog, but here are the major dates:
- Wed/Thurs (9/8 & 9/9)- 4.2 DCN Due
- Monday (9/13)- 4.3 DCN Due
- Thursday (9/16)- 4.4 DCN Due
**This DOES NOT mean they will necessarily be collected on that day. It JUST means that you should have it done. Quizzes may happen. (And are likely.) However, we do reserve the right to collect on these days.
Other than that, we started unit 2- the Civil War and Reconstruction. We went over Lincoln's first inaugural speech, to get us ready for a simulation on the block day. Stay tuned...
Everyone was given a copy of the Unit 2 Calendar. Unfortunately it is in the wrong format to upload to the blog, but here are the major dates:
- Wed/Thurs (9/8 & 9/9)- 4.2 DCN Due
- Monday (9/13)- 4.3 DCN Due
- Thursday (9/16)- 4.4 DCN Due
**This DOES NOT mean they will necessarily be collected on that day. It JUST means that you should have it done. Quizzes may happen. (And are likely.) However, we do reserve the right to collect on these days.
Other than that, we started unit 2- the Civil War and Reconstruction. We went over Lincoln's first inaugural speech, to get us ready for a simulation on the block day. Stay tuned...
Friday, September 3, 2010
It's Friday!
So today we turned in DCN, took a SHORT quiz, and then received a packet about important EOC stuff. That was it! Enjoy your weekend of no homework, and the extra time off. See you on Tuesday!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
AND ONE MORE THING
OPEN HOUSE is Thursday night. Remind your parents to come to Truman at 6:30. I want to meet them! So please don't forget to remind them. Thanks!
Block Day: 9/1 & 9/2
Today we discussed major events that led up to the Civil War (Missouri Compromise / Nullification Crisis of 1832 / Compromise of 1850 / Kansas-Nebraksa Act of 1854). We completed a chart, made a "GIS-type" map (remember what that means from geography class???) and then wrapped up with the Election of 1860, when Lincoln was elected and the South soon began to secede from the Union.
So, basically, we covered about 40 years of history in 1 day. Way to go!
Anyway, if you need any of the items from today (except the map- I was unable to scan it to myself at school and so I don't have it in electronic form), just see the side bar.
Oh- A REMINDER: DCN p. 52-53 / 2.3 / 3.3 / 4.1 is DUE on FRIDAY. This is the same day as your "quiz" over Unit 1. I am using that term lightly. But still. Both are on the same day. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY the Declaration of Independence stuff, anything about the Articles of Confederation, anything about the Constitution, Manifest Destiny stuff, and the events that led to the war. (We completed charts about MOST of this stuff... so use them to study!).
See you Friday!
So, basically, we covered about 40 years of history in 1 day. Way to go!
Anyway, if you need any of the items from today (except the map- I was unable to scan it to myself at school and so I don't have it in electronic form), just see the side bar.
Oh- A REMINDER: DCN p. 52-53 / 2.3 / 3.3 / 4.1 is DUE on FRIDAY. This is the same day as your "quiz" over Unit 1. I am using that term lightly. But still. Both are on the same day. MAKE SURE YOU STUDY the Declaration of Independence stuff, anything about the Articles of Confederation, anything about the Constitution, Manifest Destiny stuff, and the events that led to the war. (We completed charts about MOST of this stuff... so use them to study!).
See you Friday!
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