Information/Activities/Projects and Assignments
DATE
IMPORTANT U. S. HISTORY INFORMATION:
MON
11/28
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BELLRINGER: We review a few last minute instructions regarding the creation of your events in our TIMELINE for THE PERSONALITIES OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT. MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR PERSON'S FULL NAME AS THE FIRST PART OF YOUR TITLE FOR EACH EVENT, SO THAT WE CAN IDENTIFY YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. COLOR YOUR EVENTS THE SAME COLOR, SO THAT THEY ALL GO TOGETHER! |
FOR TODAY: Time to start making our events on our timeline for THE PERSONALITIES OF THE REVOLUTION. When we are done, we spend a little time discussing our personalities and what they did to contribute to the events of the American Revolution.
Personalities of the Revolution Timeline.
When we are done creating our timeline, we will work on presenting a brief of each of our personalities.
FRI
11/18
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BELLRINGER: We review a few last minute instructions regarding the creation of your events in our TIMELINE for THE PERSONALITIES OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT. MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR PERSON'S FULL NAME AS THE FIRST PART OF YOUR TITLE FOR EACH EVENT, SO THAT WE CAN IDENTIFY YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS. COLOR YOUR EVENTS THE SAME COLOR, SO THAT THEY ALL GO TOGETHER! |
FOR TODAY: Time to start making our events on our timeline for THE PERSONALITIES OF THE REVOLUTION. When we are done, we spend a little time discussing our personalities and what they did to contribute to the events of the American Revolution.
Personalities of the Revolution Timeline.
When we are done creating our timeline, we will work on presenting a brief of each of our personalities.
WED
11/16
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BELLRINGER: We start the day by OPENING THIS DOCUMENT, MAKING A COPY OF IT IN OUR GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARING IT BACK TO MR. B. Then, we preview THE PERSONALITIES OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT and how to use the TIMELINE. |
FOR TODAY: We discuss our new project- THE PERSONALITIES OF THE REVOLUTION. For today, please work on your research on your personality. Add to the timeline when you are done with all of your research. Please send your research to Mr. B. for grading, trying to grade from the 200 event timeline will be a nightmare.
Personalities of the Revolution Timeline
MON
11/14
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BELLRINGER: It is MONDAY! That means that we have a quiz today- THE WEEK THIRTEEN QUIZ- THE REVOLUTION BEGINS. |
FOR TODAY: Please spend this extra time working on your EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT.
FRI
11/11
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BELLRINGER: It's Veteran's Day. Let's consider Veteran's Day by completing The VETERAN'S DAY THINKING SHEET. We discuss. |
FOR TODAY: We reinforce our learning with a video: REBELLING TO REVOLUTION.
WED
11/9
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BELLRINGER: We have a LOT of information to cover today. Please get out your NOTEBOOK! |
FOR TODAY: We continue with our discussion of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
IF WE HAVE TIME: We begin work on the BLACK WOMEN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR CASE STUDY.
MON
11/7
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BELLRINGER: It is MONDAY! That means that we have a quiz today- THE WEEK TWELVE QUIZ- THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD. You may use your notes and your research from the recent class project. Students that were not here on Friday are allowed to access the Internet for their answers, if necessary. Students that were here need to rely upon the presentation of information in the classroom on Friday, such as the Reenactment, Video Recaps, class discussions, etc. |
FOR TODAY: If we have time, we continue with our discussion of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
FRI
11/4
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BELLRINGER: Classes have about 15 minutes or so to set up for their LEXINGTON AND CONCORDE BATTLE REENACTMENT PROJECT. |
FOR TODAY: Today, we present our LEXINGTON AND CONCORDE BATTLE REENACTMENT PROJECT. All students should be EXTREMELY FAMILIAR with this battle and should probably take notes, this information WILL show up on quizzes and tests!
ALL STUDENTS are expected to assist with the presentation in some way. There will be a group grade for the entire class project, as well as a grade for individual effort. Please make sure that you present information regarding ALL POINTS on the project sheet.
Some supplemental videos, in case we decide that we need them:
- THE RIDE OF PAUL REVERE
- THE STORY OF US, THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
- THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR- ANIMATED MAP: LEXINGTON AND CONCORD.
If we have time, we continue with our discussion of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
WED
11/2
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BELLRINGER: We review what is required of the class next class period. Pleae make sure that you are PREPARED for your reenactment next class period. You will have 10-15 minutes to put your reenactment together before we begin on Friday. |
FOR TODAY: As a class, please work on the LEXINGTON AND CONCORDE BATTLE REENACTMENT PROJECT.
You will be REENACTING the BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD for me next class period.
For today, you should spend time finalizing the props that you will need for your reenactment- troops, leaders, bridges, layouts of the land, and coming up with the narrative that describes all of the action hour by hour in the battle.
MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE IN THE CLASS CAN INTELLIGENTLY REVIEW ALL EVENTS THAT YOU ARE GOING TO REVIEW FOR YOUR REENACTMENT!
MON
10/31
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BELLRINGER: It is MONDAY, that means that it is time for the WEEK ELEVEN QUIZ- THE BOSTON MASSACRE. There are only a few questions on this quiz, so that you all have time to work on your reenactment. |
FOR TODAY: As a class, please work on the LEXINGTON AND CONCORDE BATTLE REENACTMENT PROJECT. For today, you should spend time putting together the props that you will need for your reenactment- troops, leaders, bridges, layouts of the land, everything! You will also need to come up with the narrative that describes all of the action hour by hour from when Lt. Col. Smith decides to head to Concord to capture the ammunition and supplies to the point when the British troops return to Boston defeated the next day.
FRI
10/28
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BELLRINGER: No Bellringers for today. Please review the requirements for the LEXINGTON AND CONCORDE BATTLE REENACTMENT PROJECT. |
FOR TODAY: As a class, please work on the LEXINGTON AND CONCORDE BATTLE REENACTMENT PROJECT. Spend time researching the LEXINGTON AND CONCORD BATTLE and putting together the materials that you will use to demonstrate this battle to Mr. B. on Wednesday of next week. You need troops, leaders, bridges, layouts of the land, everything!
WED
10/26
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BELLRINGER: It is almost time for the Revolutionary War. What do you think BLACKS would do at that time? Please complete the The BLACK AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR EXPERIENCE THINKING SHEET. |
FOR TODAY: We spend some time reviewing "BOSTON, BLOODY BOSTON." This gives a very good overview of the events leading up to the Revolutionary War that we have been discussing over the last week. TAKE NOTES ON RELEVANT MATERIAL.
LEARNING FOR TODAY: We begin to review THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
MON
10/24
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BELLRINGER: It is MONDAY. That means QUIZ TIME. Please thoroughly answer the questions on the WEEK TEN QUIZ- BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION. |
FOR TODAY: We present our THE BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT. Here are the slideshows for the two classes with all of our information on these topics. All students are expected to know and understand all of the information on these crucial years and topics for the upcoming quiz on MONDAY.:
- 2nd PERIOD BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT SLIDES.
- 8th PERIOD BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT SLIDES.
IF WE HAVE TIME: "BOSTON, BLOODY BOSTON" from the History Channel, reviews some of the information we have been discussing.
FRI
10/21
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BELLRINGER: Mr. B. shared a GOOGLE SLIDE SHOW with you for your BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECTS. Please open it and find YOUR SLIDE, then put your INFOGRAPHIC ON THAT SLIDE. Be prepared to discuss your years with the class. You have 5 minutes. |
FOR TODAY: We present our THE BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT. Here are the slideshows for the two classes with all of our information on these topics. All students are expected to know and understand all of the information on these crucial years and topics for the upcoming quiz on MONDAY.:
- 2nd PERIOD BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT SLIDES.
- 8th PERIOD BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT SLIDES.
IF WE HAVE TIME: "BOSTON, BLOODY BOSTON" from the History Channel, reviews some of the information we have been discussing.
WED
10/19
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BELLRINGER: HISTORICAL REVIEW- The FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. |
FOR TODAY: We work on our THE BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT. This project will be due TODAY, please be prepared to discuss your YEAR with the class, along with all of the events that come with it.
IF WE HAVE TIME: "BOSTON, BLOODY BOSTON" from the History Channel, reviews some of the information we have been discussing.
MON
10/17
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BELLRINGER: It's time for SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. This time, we look at COLUMBUS DAY, REVISITED. Please complete this form and answer the questions, using complete sentences and proper grammar. We discuss. |
FOR TODAY: We discuss the RELIGIONS OF THE COLONIES in our COLONIZATION OF AMERICA slideshow (staring on slide #38.)
We begin work on our THE BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT. This project will be due next WEDNESDAY or possibly FRIDAY, depending on our ICAP day schedule.
MON
10/10
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BELLRINGER: STUDENTS HAVE A CHOICE- GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY ON YOUR EXAM OR HAVE A 10 MINUTE STUDY SESSION FIRST. I WILL ALLOW ONE SMALL CHEAT SHEET WORTH OF INFORMATION FOR THE TEST, IF WE CHOOSE THE SECOND OPTION. |
FOR TODAY: UNIT ONE EXAM.
IF WE HAVE TIME: We discuss the RELIGIONS OF THE COLONIES in our COLONIZATION OF AMERICA slideshow (staring on slide #38) and begin work on our THE BIRTH OF THE REVOLUTION PROJECT.
WED
10/5
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BELLRINGER: NOTES ON COLONIAL LAW: Here is a resource that outlines the solidarity between some white servants and black slaves in the 1600s and the laws that come after to separate them into two races. Please review the HIGHLIGHTED SECTIONS and TAKE NOTES on this material. Make sure to read the yellow message bubbles along the way, they are notes from Mr. B. At least TWO questions on the Unit Exam will come directly from this material! |
FOR TODAY: Here are the links to the first SEVEN quizzes in this class. Please use this as a study guide, as most of the upcoming UNIT TEST will come from these quizzes, although ANY materials covered in class or in our notes could appear on our test:
- FIRST WEEK QUIZ: What is history?, Formation of the North American Continent, Native American Peoples.
- SECOND WEEK QUIZ: Native American Cultures, Early Explorers.
- THIRD WEEK QUIZ: Christopher Columbus.
- FOURTH WEEK QUIZ: Early explorers of the New World.
- FIFTH WEEK QUIZ: Exploration, Slavery and Colonization.
- SIXTH WEEK QUIZ: Colonies and Puritans.
- WEEK SEVEN QUIZ: Colonies and Colonists.
MON
10/3
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BELLRINGER: It's MONDAY, so it is time for a QUIZ, as usual. Please complete the WEEK SEVEN QUIZ. You are allowed to use your notes, but you may not access the Internet. |
FOR TODAY: Here are our activites relating to the PEOPLE IN THE NEW WORLD:
- COLONIAL LAWS: DIVIDE AND CONQUER. Please gather in small groups and review these questions. Please use your imagination to come up with laws and regulations that fit the situations described. REMEMBER-YOU ARE WEALTHY ARISTOCRATS, TRYING TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS! We discuss your ideas as a class.
- NOTES ON COLONIAL LAW: Here is a resource that outlines the solidarity between some white servants and black slaves in the 1600s and the laws that come after to separate them into two races. Please review the HIGHLIGHTED SECTIONS and TAKE NOTES on this material. Make sure to read the yellow message bubbles along the way, they are notes from Mr. B. All of this material is eligible for testing on our coming Unit Exam.
COMING UP WEDNESDAY (or possibly next MONDAY): UNIT ONE TEST. This will cover ALL MATERIAL that we have discussed in class since the beginning of the year and will be CLOSED NOTEBOOK. Most, but not all, of the questions will come from the quizzes that we have had each Monday. I recommend studying!
FRI
9/30
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BELLRINGER: Mr. B. tries something new. Not necessarily history related, but designed to maybe make you think and form some opinions. Please review and answer the questions on U.S. HISTORY BELLRINGER: SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT- THE STORY OF TRIPP |
FOR TODAY: Here are our activites relating to the PEOPLE IN THE NEW WORLD:
- COLONIAL LAWS: DIVIDE AND CONQUER. Please gather in small groups and review these questions. Please use your imagination to come up with laws and regulations that fit the situations described. REMEMBER-YOU ARE WEALTHY ARISTOCRATS, TRYING TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS! We discuss your ideas as a class.
- TWO ARTICLES REGARDING THE LAWS OF THE VIRGINIA COLONY.
WED
9/28
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BELLRINGER: No bellringers for today, we have way too much to do! Please get out your notes and get ready to review our COLONY PRESENTATIONS. |
FOR TODAY: We discuss your EARLY COLONIES SLIDES PRESENTATION ACTIVITY. Please take notes.
We discuss the MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY and the PEOPLE IN THE NEW WORLD in our COLONIZATION OF AMERICA slideshow.
Here are our activites relating to the PEOPLE IN THE NEW WORLD:
- COLONIAL LAWS: DIVIDE AND CONQUER. Please gather in small groups and review these questions. Please use your imagination to come up with laws and regulations that fit the situations described. REMEMBER-YOU ARE WEALTHY ARISTOCRATS, TRYING TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS! We discuss your ideas as a class.
- TWO ARTICLES REGARDING THE LAWS OF THE VIRGINIA COLONY.
MON
9/26
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BELLRINGER: It's MONDAY. That means SIXTH WEEK QUIZ time! You may use your notes for this quiz, but you may not look up information on the Internet |
FOR TODAY: When you are done with your QUIZ, please prepare to discuss your EARLY COLONIES SLIDES PRESENTATION ACTIVITY with the other members of the class.
Here is the link to the COLONIZATION OF AMERICA slideshow from last period. We have only covered about 1/4 of this information!
FRI
9/23
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BELLRINGER: We complete the CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MEME THINKING SHEET. Make sure you give me a thoughy provoking, meaningful meme! Then, please spend 20-30 minutes working on your Colony Presentation we will go over this on Monday after our quiz.. |
FIRST HALF OF CLASS (20 minutes or so): Please work on your EARLY COLONIES SLIDES PRESENTATION ACTIVITY. I want this turned in by MONDAY.
SECOND HALF OF CLASS: We watch a little bit of "THE STORY OF AMERICA- FORGING A NATION." AVE TIME...