January 27-31

This week we will have a test on Jefferson's Presidency and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. We will also focus on the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner.

CLASSWORK
Monday: Jefferson's Problems with Foreign Powers
Tuesday: Test
Wednesday: War of 1812
LINK to War of 1812
Thursday: Star Spangled Banner
Friday: Star Spangled Banner Project

HOMEWORK
Monday: Study for Test

Tuesday: Watch Obama's State of the Union Address and take 15 notes
Wednesday: NONE
Thursday: Take 10 Notes on the Information presented in the link below
LINK to Star Spangled Banner
Friday: NONE

January 21-24

This week we will be focusing on Lewis and Clark and their expedition into the West. We will also be having a notebook check on Wednesday. Students can access their google drive to see a checklist of the items needed in the notebook. Students may also complete an extra credit assignment that is due on Wednesday. To earn back three points, students need to share our MLK Quote slideshow with an adult. The adult then needs to write a comment in the student's notebook and sign his/her name. All students should take advantage of this opportunity because progress report grades are due on Friday.

CLASSWORK
Tuesday 1/21: Compare and Contrast Lewis and Clark. Complete WS.
LINK to Readings on Lewis and Clark

Wednesday 1/22: Notebook Check and Reading of Lewis and Clark Journals. Work on journal note taking WS.
LINK to Lewis and Clark Journals

Thursday 1/23: Lewis and Clark Play
LINK to Lewis and Clark Interactive Adventure

Friday 1/24: Incredible movie about Lewis and Clark's Amazing Journey

HOMEWORK
Tuesday 1/21: 1. Be ready for notebook check **See google doc that was shared with you
                       2. Write a paragraph arguing who is the better leader, Lewis or Clark. Your paragraph needs to be at least seven sentences long. It needs to have a topic sentence, and 5 reasons supporting your choice. End with a concluding sentence. **USE LINK UNDER TUESDAY CLASSWORK FOR INFO
                      3. Complete Extra Credit if you want**See directions above in intro paragraph

Wednesday 1/22: Finish Journal Note Taking Worksheet. Use the Link under Wednesday classwork to finish.

Thursday 1/23: Jefferson Crossword Puzzle

Friday: NONE

January 13-17

This week we will focus on two influential men in American history, Martin Luther King Jr. and Thomas Jefferson.

CLASSWORK
Monday: Timeline of Civil Rights Movement
Tuesday: Martin Luther King Junior Quote Digital Art Project
Wednesday: Martin Luther King Junior "I Have A Dream Speech"
Thursday: Thomas Jefferson
Friday: Louisiana Purchase and Map

HOMEWORK
Monday: Use Link Below to Find a Meaningful Quote from Martin Luther King Junior. Copy it into your notebook.
MLK QUOTES
More MLK QUOTES
Tuesday: Finish Art Project
Wednesday: NONE
Thursday: Complete Jefferson Worksheet
Friday: Finish Map

January 6-10

This week we will be focusing on our first two presidents, and on the challenges facing the newly formed government.

CLASSWORK
Monday 1/6: George Washington
Use the link "Mount Vernon" Use the timeline of Washington's life and record the following in your notebook. Draw a line 1/3 of way into page. On the left hand side of the line write the following dates. Then on the right hand side of the line, write the event that occurred.
Washington Timeline
1732                                          
1759
1759
1761
1764
1783
1783
1787
1788
1789
1789
1789
1790
1790
1790
1791
1791
1792
1792
1793
1794
1794
1796
1797
1798
1799
Tuesday 1/7: Washington's Presidency WS
Wednesday 1/8: Challenges Facing the New Government
Thursday 1/9: Federalists in Charge WS
Friday 1/10: Movie: Washington, Adams. Then begin study of third president, Jefferson.
Link to Exploring Monticello

HOMEWORK
Monday 1/6: Finish Timeline and Explore Mt Vernon
Tuesday 1/7: Vocabulary: Word/Definition/Picture/Importance for the following words:
                       1. inaugurate        2. cabinet          3. tariff           4. Federal Judiciary Act
Wednesday 1/8: Vocabulary: Word/Definition/Picture/Importance for the following words:
                      1. Battle of Fallen Timbers      2. Treaty of Greenville         3. Whiskey Rebellion
                      4. French Revolution               5. Jay's Treaty                       6. Pickney's Treaty

Thursday 1/9: Finish WS as needed
Friday 1/10: NONE