4th Qtr. EXRA CREDIT

Extra Credit Option
Read the Smithsonian article "Lincoln as Commander in Chief".

Then...
TYPE a one paragraph (6-8 sentences long) summary of the article.

Then answer the following questions (in thorough, complete sentences):
What was Lincoln's relationship with his military generals like?
What were Lincoln's strengths as a president with no combat experience?
What were Lincoln's weaknesses as a president with no combat experience?
In what ways was Lincoln responsible for shaping national policy during war times?

(Take a look at the pictures too!)

Daily Objectives 5/27-5/28

Daily Objectives
1. Notes on the Emancipation Proclamation
2. Begin watching Glory
Homework
Turn in Civil War Maps
No new homework assigned
OPEN NOTE CIVIL WAR QUIZ NEXT TUES/WED

Daily Objectives 5/22-5/26

Daily Objectives
1. Finish Civil War battles packet
Finish battles
Questions on page 3
Put battles in to chronological order
2. Fill out map f the Civil War
3. Current Event
Homework
Civil War map (if not finished in class)
Due: Next class

Current Event 5/22

Headline
How Much Leeway Do Parents Have?
Response Questions
1. Should a court have the authority to force anybody a person to take a medical treatment?
2. Should Daniel Hauser's parents be disciplined for ignoring a court order?

Daily Objectives 5/8-5/11

Daily Objectives
1. Finish Pre-Civil War Spoke Diagrams in groups.
2. Present spoke diagrams
3. Record information from diagrams on note sheet
Homework
None

Daily Objectives 5/6-5/7

Daily Objectives
1. Pre-Civil War: Differences between the North and the South
2. Create Spoke Diagrams in groups
Homework
Turn in slavery packet
Prepare Spoke-Diagram for next class

Daily Objectives 4/8-4/29

Daily Objectives
1. Current Event
2. Dakota Uprising - Listen to Minnesota's Uncivil War
3. Create Dakota Uprising museum exhibit poster.
Homework
Turn in final time line.

Current Events 4/28-4/29

Headline
Answers to swine flu questions
Response Questions
1) Does the swine flu make you nervous?
2) What should the government do to prevent the spread of a disease like the swine flu?

Daily Objectives 3/24-3/25

Daily Objectives
1. Finish Dances With Wolves
2. Understand the territorial additions to the United States
Homework
None
All Work Must Be Turned In Today

Daily Objectives 3/16-3/17

MAPS Testing during Social Studies Classes all period.

No homework.

ALL LATE AND MISSING HOMEWORK IS DUE BY TUESDAY, 3/24

Current Events 3/12-3/13

Headline
Obama: We Must Change Education
Response Questions
1. What do you think would improve our nations education system the most?
A) Year long schooling
B) More money for better resources
C) A larger amount and different types of classes being offered
D) Your own answer: ___________________

2. Have you ever considered entering the teaching profession? Why or why not?

Daily Objetives 3/12-3/13

Daily Objectives
1. Finish presenting Wiki pages
2. Complete and turn in Early American History note packet
3. Current Event
4. Presidential word find
Homework
None

Daily Objectives 3/10-3/11

Daily Objectives
1. Polish wiki pages
2. Present your page to the class
3. Take notes on other pages
Homework
None

Daily Objectives 3/6-3/9

Daily Objectives
1. Explain Class Wiki Project
2. Create Wiki account
3. Work on wiki

Homework
Work on class wiki at home or in media center/library. Due next class period.
Groups will present their pages to the class next class period.
Check wiki page for questions.

Daily Objectives 3/4-3/5

Daily Objectives
1. Start-up Question
2. Lewis and Clark: The Great Journey West
3. Lewis and Clark Caricature
Homework
Lewis and Clark Caricature
Due: Next class

Confused by the Credit Crisis?

The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

Current Events 3/3 (B Day only)

Headline
With the Economy Down, Sleeplessness Is Up
Response Questions
1. Do you get enough sleep at night? If not, why not?
2. Does anxiety keep you up? Are you thinking about too many things before you go to bed?

Daily Objectives 2/27-3/2

Daily Objectives
1. Active Expression Start-up Question
2. Finish Constitution Discovery Sheet in groups
3. Current Event
Homework
Turn in DBQ, T-Chart, Outline, Rough Draft
No new homework

Current Events 2/27-2/30

Headline
Obama's Budget is the End of an Era
Response Questions
1. Do you think more government involvement will help solve our economic troubles?
2. As long as the government in giving out money, what do you think the government should invest in the most? Schools? Health care? Transportation? What?

What is the Constitution?

Want EXTRA CREDIT???
1 Point: Add a comment
2 Points: Add a "timed tag"
3 Points: Add a "video timed tag"
You will need to open a Viddler account to do this.
DO NOT leave your full name under any comment.
Let me know in class.
Here's an example of a video with tags and comments.

Daily Objectives 2/20-2/23

Daily Objectives
1. Introduction to the Constitution
2. Cornell Notes: Constitution
3. Declaration vs. Constitution: Double Bubble Map
4. DBQ Peer Editing
5. Constitution Discovery
Homework
Final DBQ due:
Thurs. 2/26 A Day
Fri. 2/27 B Day
T-Chart, Outline, and Rough Draft DBQ must also be turned in at this time.

Daily Objectives 2/18-2/19

Daily Objectives
1. DBQ Questions?
2. T-Chart Questions?
3. DBQ Peer Editing
4. Finish Rough Draft
Homework
Final DBQ due:
Thurs. 2/26 A Day
Fri. 2/27 B Day
T-Chart, Outline, and Rough Draft DBQ must also be turned in at this time.

Current Events: 2/13-2/17

Headlines! Current Events
Why Are Some People Blaming Rihanna For Alleged Altercation with Chris Brown?
Response Questions
1. Why do you think celebrities are so often given the benefit of the doubt?
2. Does our media culture (our entertainment, celebrities, movies, music, etc.) promote violence and abuse towards women?

Daily Objectives: 2/11-2/12

Daily Objectives
1. Document Prediction: Social, Economic, Political
2. Go over documents together.
3. Check vocab sheets.
Homework
None

Current Events: 2/9-2/10

Headline
Pointing to a New Era, U.S. Pulls Back as Iraqis Vote
Response Questions
1. Why do you think the U.S. has stayed in Iraq so long?
2. Imagine you are an Iraqi citizen? Would voting be important to you? Why or why not?

Daily Objectives: 2/9-2/10

Daily Objectives
1. 9th grade registration information
2. Current Event
3. Finish working on DBQ question packets in groups
Last day to work on packets in class
4. Go over documents together as class
Homework
Finish DBQ question packet.

Daily Objectines: 2/5-2/6

Daily Objectives
American Revolution Final Test

Daily Objectives: 1/26-1/27

Daily Objectives
1. Current Events
2. Parts of the Declaration of Independence
Finish translating with partner
3. Childrens version of the Declaration of Independence
4. Review
Homework
Turn in Flow Maps
Assign: Childrens Declaration of Independence
Due: 1/28 (A Day), 1/29 (B Day)

Current Events 1/26-1/27

Headline
Diabetes cure might be homegrown
Video
Response Questions
1. What are the risks of using pig cells to cure diabetes in humans? Is it worth it? Why?
2. If you were a scientist, what specific sickness or disease would you try to find a cure for? Why did you choose that over other diseases?

Daily Objectives 1/22-1/23

Daily Objectives
1. Read an introduction to the Declaration of Independence
Fill out Bubble Map
Class discussion
2. Translate Declaration of Independence passages with partner
Homework
Flow Maps due Monday (A Day) and Tuesday (B Day)

Current Events 1/21-1/22

Headline
Hope Over Fear
Response Questions
1. Why do you think so many people showed up for the inauguration?
2. What do you hope Obama will accomplish as President of the United States of America?

Daily Objectives 1/16-1/21

Daily Objectives
1. Revolution Notes
First Continental Congress, Paul Revere, Lexington and Concord
2. Create Revolution Flow Maps
3. Current Event

Homework
Flow Maps Due:
Mon. 1/26 (A Day)
Tues. 1/27 (B Day)

Current Events 1/15 (B Day only)

Headline
Older adults among newer members on social networking sites
Response Questions
1. What do you use social networking for?
2. Are there any dangers with social networking sites?
3. Do you find it odd that more and more adults are using social networking sites? Why?

Daily Objectives 1/12-1/13

Daily Objectives
ROAD TO REVOLUTION PART II: BOSTON MASSACRE
1. Current Event Sharing
2. Metaphor Sharing: "Team Stand & Share"
3. Movie: John Adams: Join or Die
Accompanying worksheet

Homework
Due: Road to Revolution Metaphors
EXTRA CREDIT DUE WEDNESDAY

Daily Objectives 1/8-1/9

Daily Objectives
1. Current Event
2. Road to Revolution: Part 1
- "King George Gets Into the Act"
- Revolution Metaphor

Homework
Due: French-Indian War Comic Strip
Assign: Current Events - Research a current event that has to do with science. Record it on your yellow sheet. Due next class period.

Current Event 1/8-1/9

Headline
Goodbye, chalkboard
Response Questions
1) In the classes that you have it, do you think the Activboard helps you learn better? How?
2) Do you think it's important to introduce new technologies into the classroom? Why?

Extra Credit

Second Quarter Extra Credit Option

Option 1 (5 points):
From the perspective of a colonist, write one paragraph on how you feel you are being treated by King George III and the British Parliament. Paragraph must include:
5 sentences (minimum)
Mention at least two events or acts passed that you do not agree with and why you do not agree with them.
Intro and concluding sentence.

Option 2 (7 points):
From the perspective of a British soldier stationed in the colonies, write one paragraph on why you feel the colonists should be punished and taxed, and why you feel King George III and the British Parliament are being fair. Paragraph must include:
5 sentences (minimum)
Mention at least two events or acts passed that you think are fair and why you agree with them.
Intro and concluding sentence.

Due: Wednesday 1/14

Current Events 1/5-1/6

Headline
A fiscal fitness test
Response Questions
1. Minnesota has a budget deficit (we're spending more money than we have). How would you fix this if you were the gov.?
2. Do you think Gov. Tim Pawlenty would make a good president? Why or why not?