1st Quarter
Special Reminder: All textbooks should remain at home until the end of
the school year. Unless otherwise noted, assignments are given on the
date indicated and are due the next class: Block 3A/B students will have
two days to complete their assignments, unless otherwise noted.
August 31, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Get all pertinent forms signed, bring in your notebooks and supplies, and
bring in a photo by September 8, 2009 for the "Meet the Stars" bulletin board.
September 1, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Get all pertinent forms signed, bring in your notebooks and supplies, and
bring in a photo by September 9, 2009 for the "Meet the Stars" bulletin board.
September 2, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Decorate your Interactive Notebook covers. The cover should be a reflection
of your personal interests. Please make sure that the
wording/pictures/drawings etc... are appropriate.
September 3, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Decorate your Interactive Notebook covers. The cover should be a reflection
of your personal interests. Please make sure that the
wording/pictures/drawings etc... are appropriate.
September 4, 2009 No School
September 7, 2009 No School
September 8, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Narrative History. Write a 1 paragraph account of one significant event that
you feel had the most impact on your life.
Page 0R: Set up the Intro page for the Historiography title page. Include a
unit question, illustrations, unit #, a post it flag etc. Be creative.
September 9, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Narrative History. Write a 1 paragraph account of one significant event that
you feel had the most impact on your life.
Page 0R: Set up the Intro page for the Historiography title page. Include a
unit question, illustrations, unit #, a post it flag etc. Be creative.
September 10, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Current Event: Read an article on any topic in history. Analyze the
information in paragraph format. Provide your reaction to the information
learned. Highlight 2 facts/2 opinions. Set up your table of contents.
September 11, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Current Event: Read an article on any topic in history. Analyze the
information in paragraph format. Provide your reaction to the information
learned. Highlight 2 facts/2 opinions.
Set up your table of contents.
September 14, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Find a primary source from a colonial American (1607-1763). Select a portion
of the source to analyze. Is the information factual or an
interpretation/opinion? Support your answer.
September 15, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Find a primary source from a colonial American (1607-1763). Select a portion
of the source to analyze. Is the information factual or an
interpretation/opinion? Support your answer.
September 16, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
No Homework.
September 17, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
No Homework
September 18, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Use the PROP Method to evaluate the John Smith and Richard Frethorne accounts
of Jamestown on p. 6R in your Interactive Notebooks. Historiography Quiz on
9/24. Study the definitions, facts v. interpretations, distinguish the
difference between a primary and secondary source, and using PROP to evaluate
primary ans secondary sources.
September 21, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Use the PROP Method to evaluate the John Smith and Richard Frethorne accounts
of Jamestown on p. 6R in your Interactive Notebooks. Historiography Quiz on
9/23. Study the definitions, facts v. interpretations, distinguish the
difference between a primary and secondary source, and using PROP to evaluate
primary ans secondary sources.
September 22, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Study for the quiz.
September 23, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Study for the quiz.
September 24, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
No Homework.
September 25, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
No Homework.
September 28, 2009 Yom Kippur
September 29, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Read pp. 40-52 in your textbook and use an outline format to take notes, be
prepared for a pop quiz? on the reading.
September 30, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Read pp. 40-52 in your textbook and use an outline format to take notes, be
prepared for a pop quiz? on the reading.
October 1, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Create the unit 1 title page on p. 14R: entitled The Road to Independence.
Read pp. 53-69 and complete the Using Primary Sources questions on p. 71. Due
date: 10/7.
October 2, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Create the unit 1 title page on p. 14R: entitled The Road to Independence.
Read pp. 53-69 and complete the Using Primary Sources questions on p. 71. Due
Date: 10/8.
October 5-6
Work on long term assignment above.
October 7, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Read pp. 72-80 and complete the Thinking Critically questions on p. 72. Use
the question/answer format to take notes on your reading. You will have a
short quiz on your reading and the colonies on 10/13.
October 8, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Read pp. 72-80 and complete the Thinking Critically questions on p. 72. Use
the question/answer format to take notes on your reading. You will have a
short quiz on your reading and the colonies on 10/12. Why did so many colonist
die rough draft is due on 10/14.
Colonial America Quiz Review
Be prepared to label the colonies.
Reasons founded.
Review the descriptions of each colony (Colonial Ad handout).
Review notes from the notes on the colony.
October 9, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Why did so many colonist die rough draft is due on 10/15.
October 12, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Why did so many colonist die rough draft is due on 10/14. Colonial America
quiz on your reading, colonial ad handout, colonies, reasons founded etc.. on
10/14.
October 13, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
NHD topic. Bring in 3 potential topics that you would like to research. Check
the History Day/Links for websites that will help you select a topic.
Why did so many colonist die rough draft is due on 10/15.
October 14, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
NHD topic. Bring in 3 potential topics that you would like to research. Check
the History Day/Links for websites that will help you select a topic.
Interactive Student Notebook Extension Activity
This quarter, you will be require to complete 1 of the activities below by the
due date specified. This activity will be included in your overall notebook
grade (10 points).
Past to Present: Glue in a newspaper/magazine article that relates to the
unit being studied. Write a 5-7 sentence explanation of the article and how it
relates to class content.
Quoted: Glue in or copy a portion of a primary source from the unit being
studied. Write a 5-7 sentence explanation of the quote and place it in
historical context.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Glue in a visual (painting or picture)
that relates to the unit being studied. Write a 5-7 sentence explanation of
the visual and how it relates to class content.
I’ve Been There: Visit a historic site that relates to the unit being studied.
Write at least 5-7 sentences about your visit – include what you saw and what
you thought about it.
In My Opinion: Each week, there will be a “Quote of the Week” posted. Copy the
quote into your notebook. Write a 5-7 sentence interpretation of the quote.
October 19, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
NHD topic Selection sheet. Interactive Student Notebook Extension activity,
due date: 11/2. Final essay due on 10/23. 10/29 Unit 1 Assessment.
October 20, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
NHD topic Selection sheet. Interactive Student Notebook Extension activity,
due date: 11/3. Final essay due on 10/22. 10/30 Unit 1 Assessment.
October 21, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Work on the essay and the assignments above.
October 22, 2009 A-Day
Blocks 1A and 4A
Complete the Matrix for Understanding Colonial Unrest handout (complete the
what happened column only, we will complete the unrest rating/rationale
together), use your textbook or the school approved websites.
October 23, 2009 B-Day
Block 1B
Complete the Matrix for Understanding Colonial Unrest handout, use your
textbook or the school approved websites.
October 26, 2009
All Blocks: Review important dates above.
October 27, 2009
All Blocks: Review important dates above.
