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Basic Geography – Geography of America
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§ Use 5 themes of geography to organize information about various regions
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§ Use 5 themes of geography to organize information about various regions § Examine how early U.S. history was influenced by the physical environment
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§ 3 American History: The Early Years to 1877, Glencoe. pp. xxviii - xxxiii § Various handouts § Maps § Globes
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The American Revolution
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Cooperative Learning Activities § Debates § Handouts § Interactive slide lecture § notes from overhead § quick writes § reading from text § Quiz § Unit test
American History,
American History, 220-223 History Alive - Colonial Life and the American Revolution. Activity 4.2 & 4.4. American History, Ch. 7,8. § History Alive - Colonial Life and the American Revolution. Activity - 4.5 & Quilt Culminating Project. |
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§ Textbook § History Alive materials § Internet § Handouts § Media Center § Maps History Alive - Colonial Life and American Revolution. Activity - 3.1. American History: The Early Years to 1877, 183-188. American History, Ch. 7, Skill p. 68 History Alive - Colonial Life and the American Revolution. Activity 3.2, 3.3, 3.4.
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Colonization |
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§ Cooperative Learning Activities § Handouts § Slide Lecture notes from overhead § Presentation/role playing § Quiz § Unit Test § Bell work activities
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1st 9 weeks |
[HAC1] § Textbook § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts § Media Center § Maps American History: The Early Years to 1877 History Alive - Geography of the Americas. Activity |
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U.S. Constitution |
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§ Bell work § Cooperative Learning Activities § Debates § Handouts § Interactive slide lecture § notes from overhead § quick writes § reading from text § Quiz § Unit test § Presentations
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2nd 9 weeks |
§ American History the Early Years . pp. 279, 309-317 Primary Source Document - Constitution. § History Alive - Constitution Unit. Activities 4.1& 4.2. § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts http://encarta.msn.com/find/search.asp?search=Forms+of+Government History Alive Program- Constitution Unit. Activity 1.1. http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0813198.html History Alive Program- Constitution Unit. § American History the Early Years . pp. 279, 309-317 Primary Source Document - Constitution. § History Alive - Constitution Unit. Activities 4.1& 4.2. § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts http://encarta.msn.com/find/search.asp?search=Forms+of+Government History Alive Program- Constitution Unit. Activity 1.1. http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0813198.html History Alive Program- Constitution Unit. The Living Constitution – handbook United Streaming Founding Fathers – video series |
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The New Republic
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Bell work Cooperative Learning Activities Debates Handouts Interactive slide lecture notes from overhead quick writes reading from text Quiz Unit test Presentations § |
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§ Textbook § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts The Lewis and Clark Expedition. (http://www.archives.gov/education/cc/lewis.html
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Modern America Emerges
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§ Bell work § Cooperative Learning Activities § Debates § Handouts § Interactive slide lecture § notes from overhead § quick writes § reading from text § Quiz § Unit test § Presentations § |
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4th 9 weeks
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§ Textbook § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts § United Streaming |
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The Growing Nation & Reconstruction
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§ Bell work § Cooperative Learning Activities § Debates § Handouts § Interactive slide lecture § notes from overhead § quick writes § reading from text § Quiz § Unit test § Presentations § |
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§ Textbook § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts § United Streaming § |
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The Growing Nation
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§ Bell work § Cooperative Learning Activities § Debates § Handouts § Interactive slide lecture § notes from overhead § quick writes § reading from text § Quiz § Unit test § Presentations § |
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§ Textbook § History Alive Materials § Internet § Handouts § United Streaming § |
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Government & Civics |
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Formation of Governments |
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SS-08-1.1.1 Students will compare purposes and sources of power in the most common forms of government (monarchy, democracy, republic). DOK 2 |
Colonization
The Growing Nation
U.S. Constitution |
What forms of government influenced the development of self-government in the colonies? How did Andrew Jackson expand democracy during his presidency? What actions were taken to launch the new government? What are the different forms of government? Which form(s) influenced our version? |
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§ Analyze social, political, and economic characteristics of eras in American History Meet
the Press simulation - philosophies of government in the 18th century.
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SS-08-1.1.2 Students will describe and give examples to support how democratic government in the United States prior to Reconstruction functioned to preserve and protect the rights (e.g., voting), liberty and property of their citizens by making, enacting and enforcing appropriate rules and laws (e.g., constitutions, laws, statutes). DOK 3 |
Colonization
The Growing Nation
U.S. Constitution
The American Revolution
The New Republic
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Why did Andrew Jackson defy the U.S. Supreme Court? What is judicial review? How does the government protect the rights of citizens? |
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Assessment after group work - Have students complete a flow chart of Colonial Government. The chart should include, British Crown, Royal Governor, Council, Colonial Assembly and the powers assigned to each of these groups or persons. (L) Performance Assessment Task: Visual Presentation Recruiter for Colonies Examine how the American political system developed through examining the colonial roots of democracy · Understand how the American political system developed through examining the colonial roots of democracy and purposes of government § Understand the development of democratic thought in early America · Understand how the American political system developed through examining colonial roots of representative democracy, reasons for creating an independent country and purpose. · Understand the development of democratic thought in early America § Examine the impact of significant individuals and groups in early United States history § Analyze the social, political, and economic characteristics of eras in American history Students will demonstrate an understanding (e.g., illustrate, write, model, projects, present) of the nature of government: a) explain the role of government (e.g., establishing order, providing security, achieving common goals) in the United States prior to Reconstruction and make connections to how government influences culture, society and the economy
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SS-08-1.1.3 Students will describe and give examples of the ways the Constitution of the United States is a document that can be changed from time to time through both formal and informal processes (e.g., amendments, court cases, executive actions) to meet the needs of its citizens. DOK 2 |
U.S. Constitution
The New Republic
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§ How does the Constitution affect citizens in America? § What is the amendment process?
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§ Understand the U.S. Constitution has changed over time to adjust to different needs and situations Students will make inferences about and among significant historical events and historical documents (e.g., the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States) to illustrate connections to democratic principles and guaranteed rights for all citizens Students will investigate the Constitution of the United States: a) examine ways the Constitution is a document that can be changed from time to time through both formal and informal processes (e.g., amendments, court cases, executive actions) to meet the needs of its citizens b) explain the political process established by the U.S. Constitution and ways the Constitution separates power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches to prevent the concentration of political power and to establish a system of checks and balances c) analyze why the powers of the state and federal governments are sometimes shared and sometimes separated (federalism)
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SS-08-1.2.1 Students will identify the three branches of government, describe their functions and analyze and give examples of the ways the U.S. Constitution separates power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches to prevent the concentration of political power and to establish a system of checks and balances. DOK |
U.S. Constitution
The New Republic
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What are the three branches of American govt.? What is the main responsibility of each? Why did the founders separate the powers of government? What are checks and balances? |
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Conduct a guided reading of the textbook section detailing the landmark Supreme Court decision "Marbury v. Madison". Work with students in defining the concepts: landmark case, unconstitutional, and judicial review Writing to demonstrate learning: Have students write a paragraph on the importance of "judicial review" and how this increased the power of the Supreme Court. Using reference books, text, video, and websites research Thomas Jefferson stressing accomplishments and interests. History Alive! Constitution – A more perfect union |
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SS-08-1.2.2 Students will explain the reasons why the powers of the state and national/federal governments are sometimes shared and sometimes separate (federalism) and give examples of shared and separate powers. DOK 2 |
U.S. Constitution |
Why are the powers to govern shared/separate(federalism?) |
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Rights and Responsibilities |
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SS-08-1.3.1 Students will explain and give examples of how significant United States documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights) established democratic principles and guaranteed certain rights for all citizens. DOK 2 |
U.S. Constitution The New Republic
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What are rights? § What are responsibilities? § How did the new nation implement the Constitution? § |
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SS-08-1.3.2 Students will explain and give examples of how, in order for the U.S. government to function as a democracy, citizens must assume responsibilities (e.g., participating in community activities, voting in elections) and duties (e.g., obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, registering for the military). DOK 2 |
Modern America Emerges
The New Republic
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How did political parties begin in the U.S.? Why must citizens assume duties and responsibilities in order for democracy to work? |
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§ Examine the rights and responsibilities of individuals in American society § Examine the rights and responsibilities of individuals in American society by analyzing democratic principles § Investigate the political process established by the U.S. Constitution § |
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Cultures & Societies |
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Elements of Culture |
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