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Inspirational quote for the former APUSH teacher:
"And when Lee was to hear of the wound to Jackson that later proved fatal, he wrote:
"You have lost your left arm, but I have lost my right."
"And when Lee was to hear of the wound to Jackson that later proved fatal, he wrote:
"You have lost your left arm, but I have lost my right."
The Week of January 29-February 2
Monday, January 29
Prepare for Mid-terms (Some options for studying): 1. Consult previous periods 1-4 study guides 2. Consult previous notes from each unit (summary slides on Schoology) A. Period 1 PowerPoint B. Period 2 PowerPoint C. Period 3 PowerPoint D. Period 4 PowerPoint 3. Consult videos on right 4. Consult AP classroom for multiple-choice questions 5. Consult AMSCO books 6. Consult LEQ Rubric Format: 20-25 MC questions, 2 SAQs, and 1 LEQ Tuesday, January 30-February 2 Mid-terms |
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The Week of January 22-26
Monday, January 22
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Period 4 LEQ (LEQ Rubric)
HW: Prepare for MC test (Study Guide) on Wednesday, January 24
Tuesday, January 23
Falkowski at NHS Ceremony Practice
1. Prepare for MC test (Study Guide) on Wednesday, January 24
2. Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Wednesday, January 24
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Period 4 MC portion (no writing section)
HW: Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Thursday, January 25
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Review DBQs
2. Review MC and LEQ Tests
3. Periods 1 & 2 Midterm Preparation
4. Jeopardy
HW: Prepare for midterms/Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Friday, January 26
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Period 3 Midterm Preparation
HW: Prepare for midterms/Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Period 4 LEQ (LEQ Rubric)
HW: Prepare for MC test (Study Guide) on Wednesday, January 24
Tuesday, January 23
Falkowski at NHS Ceremony Practice
1. Prepare for MC test (Study Guide) on Wednesday, January 24
2. Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Wednesday, January 24
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Period 4 MC portion (no writing section)
HW: Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Thursday, January 25
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Review DBQs
2. Review MC and LEQ Tests
3. Periods 1 & 2 Midterm Preparation
4. Jeopardy
HW: Prepare for midterms/Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
Friday, January 26
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skill concerning period 4.
Procedure:
1. Period 3 Midterm Preparation
HW: Prepare for midterms/Work on revising DBQ (optional) for Friday, January 26
The Week of January 15-19Monday, January 15
No School Tuesday, January 16 No School Wednesday, January 17 Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Prepare for period 4 assessment Procedure: 1. Work on AP MC Questions on AP Classroom HW: 1. Complete Study Guide for Thursday, January 18 2. Prepare for LEQ test on Thursday and MC test on Friday Thursday, January 18 Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Prepare for period 4 assessment Procedure: 1. LEQ Rubric 2. Study Guide 3. Jeopardy Review HW: 1. Complete Study Guide for Thursday, January 18 2. Prepare for LEQ test on Thursday and MC test on Friday Friday, January 19 Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content concerning period 4 Procedure: 1. LEQ test (LEQ Rubric) HW: 1. Prepare for MC test for Friday, January 19 2. Begin reviewing for mid-term (consult past study guides) |
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The Week of January 8-12
Monday, January 8 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Group documents according to theme Procedure: 1. DBQ - grouping the documents HW: Work on DBQ (Page 226-228) (DBQ Structure Outline) (Rubric) due Friday, January 12 Tuesday, January 9 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Explain the rise of transcendentalism in the United States Procedure: 1. Schoology Review 2. Transcendentalism Images 3. PowerPoint Day 16 4. Summative Review HW: Work on DBQ (Page 226-228) (DBQ Structure Outline) (Rubric) due Friday, January 12 Wednesday, January 10 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze relationships within period 4 in preparation for next week's test Procedure: 1. Hexagonal Thinking (groups of 4/5) 2. Review HW: Work on DBQ (Page 226-228) (DBQ Structure Outline) (Rubric) due Friday, January 12 Thursday, January 11 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery concerning period 4 content and skills. Procedure: 1. Practice SAQ (page 223) 2. DBQ Reminders (Sample DBQ) 3. MC practice (218-220) HW: Work on DBQ (Page 226-228) (DBQ Structure Outline) (Rubric) due Friday, January 12 Friday, January 12 (Unit 4) Falkowski judging at DECA Work on Study Guide for Thursday, January 18th |
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The Week of January 1-5Monday, January 1 (Unit 4)
No School Tuesday, January 2 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Describe early abolitionist writings' impact on the abolitionist movement Procedure: 1. PowerPoint Attack 2. PowerPoint Day 14 3. MC Practice (must be logged into VTSD account) 4. Summative Review/DBQ Work (Page 226-228) HW: Prepare for quiz on Thursday, January 4 Wednesday, January 3 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Describe early abolitionist writings' impact on the abolitionist movement Procedure: 1. David Walker's Appeal 2. HAPP the Document 3. PowerPoint Day 15 4. DBQ Structure Outline (Sample DBQ) HW: Prepare for quiz on Friday, January 5 Thursday, January 4 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Describe the intersection of women's rights and the abolitionist movement. Procedure: 1. Read the Declaration of Sentiments 2. Contrast with DOI 3. SAQ topics (Good Review Sheet) 4. Summative Review for Friday's quiz HW: 1. Prepare for quiz on Friday, January 5 Friday, January 5 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content and skills concerning Andrew Jackson, sectionalism, and the rise of the Whig Party Procedure: 1. Quiz 2. Work on DBQ (Page 226-228) HW: Work on DBQ for next week (Page 226-228) (DBQ Structure Outline) |
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The Week of December 18-22Monday, December 18 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine John C. Calhoun's v. Andrew Jackson's perspective on the Tariff of 1828 2. Analyze the impact of Jackson's policies on Native Americans 3. Describe the rise of the Whig Party Procedure: 1. Political Cartoon Analysis A. Provide the historical context here B. Explain the point of view 2. Political Cartoon #2: (explanation) 3. Quizizz Review 4 Jackson $20 Bill HW: Finish Jackson $20 Bill for Tuesday, November 12. Tuesday, December 19 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the role of sectionalism during the 1830s. 2. Analyze the impact of Jackson's policies on the direction of the United States Procedure: 1. Review Jackson $20 Bill 2. Practice MCQs 3. Political Cartoon Analysis 4. Heimler's History - Jackson HW: Wednesday, December 20 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the role of sectionalism during the 1830s. 2. Analyze the impact of Jackson's policies on the direction of the United States Procedure: 1. Panic of 1837 Video A. What effects do we see from the Panic of 1837? B. What was Van Buren's response to 1837? 2. PowerPoint Day 13 3. Begin working on DBQ - watch Heimler 4. Evaluate DBQ Use this rubric Prompt (Sample DBQ) HW: Thursday, December 21 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the role of sectionalism during the 1830s. 2. Analyze the impact of Jackson's policies on the direction of the United States Procedure: 1. Evaluate DBQ Use this rubric Prompt 2. Review Friday, December 22 (Unit 4) Winter Solstice Activities |
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The Week of December 11-15Monday, December 11 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the rise of the Market Revolution in the United States Procedure: 1. Shark Tank: Market Revolution Style HW: Outline pages 150-153; 161-164; 173-176; 191-199 for Friday, December 15 Tuesday, December 12 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze the growth of sectionalism in the United States 2. Explain the growth of immigration in the United States in the early 1800s Procedure: 1. Do Now: Quick Review 2. PowerPoint Day 9 3. Introduction to DBQ (Sample DBQ) 4. Evaluate DBQ Use this rubric Prompt HW: Outline pages 150-153; 161-164; 173-176; 191-199 for Friday, December 15 Wednesday, December 13 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Compare and contrast the Election of 1824 and 1828 2. Identify and discuss factors that led to the expansion of democracy for voters Procedure: 1. Do Now: Jackson's inaugural address A. Explain the historical context of his inaugural address. Use specific vocab from yesterday's notes B. What might Jackson's inaugural address appeal to many voters? Cite specific lines from the text. 2. PowerPoint Day 10 3. Practice MC questions 4. Summative Review HW: Outline pages 150-153; 161-164; 173-176; 191-199 for Friday, December 15 Thursday, December 14 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze the role of Jackson during the bank war Procedure: 1. Do Now: PowerPoint Attack 2. PowerPoint Day 11 3. Assign Document-Based Question: Page 226-228 HW: Outline pages 150-153; 161-164; 173-176; 191-199 for Friday, December 15 Friday, December 15 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the rise of Jackson and the "common man" 2. Evaluate Jackson's policies to the extent that they increased sectionalism Procedure: 1. Schoology Review 2. PowerPoint Day 12 3. Jackson $20 Bill 4. Work on DBQ HW: Continue working on DBQ |
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The Week of December 4-8Monday, December 4 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the components of the American System 2. Evaluate whether the Era of Good Feelings is appropriately named 3. Examine the rise of the Market Revolution in the United States Procedure: 1. Do Now: Review 2. PowerPoint Day 8 3. Shark Tank: Market Revolution Style HW: 1. Work on assigned pre-Shark Tank project 2. Look at the past cartoons of the Monroe Doctrine (day 7 of PowerPoint). Draw and color an original cartoon that exemplifies the foreign policy of the Monroe Doctrine - due Tuesday, December 5 Tuesday, December 5 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the rise of the Market Revolution in the United States Procedure: 1. Review Monroe Doctrine Cartoons 2. Shark Tank: Market Revolution Style HW: 1. Work on assigned pre-Shark Tank project. 2. Prepare for quiz on Thursday, December 7 Wednesday, December 6 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the rise of the Market Revolution in the United States Procedure: 1. Matching Review 2. SAQ Practice 3. Quizlet HW: Prepare for quiz on Thursday, December 7 Thursday, December 7 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content concerning Jefferson through Monroe Presidencies. Procedure: 1. Quiz HW: Continue working on Shark Tank: Market Revolution Style (worth partial test grade) Friday, December 8 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Examine the rise of the Market Revolution in the United States Procedure: 1. Review Quiz 2. Shark Tank: Market Revolution Style HW: Presentations for Shark Tank: Market Revolution Style due Monday, December 11. |
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The Week of November 27-December 1Monday, November 27 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the background and causes of the War of 1812 Procedure: 1. Schoology Review 2. War of 1812 Spoof 3. PowerPoint Day 4 4. War of 1812 - Advise the president HW: Read pages 6-9 and take notes on the War of 1812 for Tuesday, November 28 Tuesday, November 28 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the background and causes of the War of 1812 Procedure: 1. PowerPoint Day 5 2. War of 1812 - Advise the president 1. Assume you don't go to war. Advise President Madison (Democratic-Republican) of ONE of the following options: A. Congress should not declare war, but build up the federal army and navy to defend US commerce B. Congress should continue the embargo against Britain and France C. Congress should do nothing. D. Congress should take a different action. 2. Create ONE Google Slide with a template & do the following: A. Choose one the above options and list at least 5-7 detailed bullet points on your option. B. Find and include a visual aid (use Google Images) that supports your advice to President Madison. *Submit to Schoology HW: Finish War of 1812 - Advise the president for Wednesday, November 29 Wednesday, November 29 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the background and causes of the War of 1812 Procedure: 1. Find the Connection 2. War of 1812 - Advise the president - Review 3. SAQ & MC practice HW: Thursday, November 30 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the background and causes of the War of 1812 Procedure: 1. Review 2. PowerPoint Day 6 3. SAQ & MC practice HW: Friday, December 1 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content concerning the Jefferson through Monroe presidencies Procedure: 1. Review Era of Good Feelings 2. PowerPoint Day 7 3. Monroe Doctrine Political Cartoon: A. Look at the past cartoons of the Monroe Doctrine. Draw and color an original cartoon that exemplifies the foreign policy of the Monroe Doctrine - due Tuesday, December 5 4. Summative Review HW: Look at the past cartoons of the Monroe Doctrine (day 7 of PowerPoint). Draw and color an original cartoon that exemplifies the foreign policy of the Monroe Doctrine - due Tuesday, December 5 |
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The Week of November 20-24
Monday, November 20 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze how the judicial branch strengthens the power of the national government
Procedure:
1. Cases: McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden
A. Summarize your case in 3-4sentences
B. Convene with a partner from a different case and summarize this case in 3-4 sentences.
C. Explain in 3-4 sentences what your cases BOTH have in common.
2. PowerPoint Day 2
3. Review
HW: None.
Tuesday, November 21 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Examine the Democratic-Republican policies under Jefferson's terms as president
Procedure:
1. Review
2. PowerPoint Day 3
3. Optional hand turkey assignment
HW: Optional hand turkey assignment for Wednesday, November 22
Wednesday, November 22 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Examine the Democratic-Republican policies under Jefferson's terms as president
Procedure:
1. Review Thanksgiving History Hand Turkeys
HW: Happy Thanksgiving!
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Analyze how the judicial branch strengthens the power of the national government
Procedure:
1. Cases: McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden
A. Summarize your case in 3-4sentences
B. Convene with a partner from a different case and summarize this case in 3-4 sentences.
C. Explain in 3-4 sentences what your cases BOTH have in common.
2. PowerPoint Day 2
3. Review
HW: None.
Tuesday, November 21 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Examine the Democratic-Republican policies under Jefferson's terms as president
Procedure:
1. Review
2. PowerPoint Day 3
3. Optional hand turkey assignment
HW: Optional hand turkey assignment for Wednesday, November 22
Wednesday, November 22 (Unit 4)
Objectives: Students should be able to:
1. Examine the Democratic-Republican policies under Jefferson's terms as president
Procedure:
1. Review Thanksgiving History Hand Turkeys
HW: Happy Thanksgiving!
The Week of November 13-17Monday, November 13 (Study Guide for Review) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Discuss the constitutionality of the Sedition Act of 1798 Procedure: 1. Sedition Act of 1798 - what does it say in first grade terms? a. Group A - make an argument that it is constitutional b. Group B - make an argument that is unconstitutional 2. Convene as class 3. Teacher-generated discussion PowerPoint Day 12 4. Review HW: 1. Work on study guide for period 3 for Wednesday, November 15 2. Complete AP classroom multiple choice questions for Wednesday, November 15 Tuesday, November 14 (Study Guide for Review) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze the growing abolitionist movement in the North Procedure: 1. Practice SAQ 2. Teacher-generated discussion PowerPoint Day 13 3. MC Review HW: Work on study guide for period 3 due text week with test Wednesday, November 15 (Study Guide for Review) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content concerning period 3 Procedure: 1. Study Guide for Review 2. Jeopardy HW: 1. Work on study guide for period 3 for Wednesday, November 15 2. Complete AP classroom multiple choice questions for Wednesday, November 15 Thursday, November 16 Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content concerning period 3 Procedure: 1. Test HW: None. Friday, November 17 (Unit 4) Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. Analyze and demonstrate mastery of content concerning period 3 of APSUH Procedure: 1. PowerPoint Day 1 (Period 4) 2. Review MC/SAQ Test 3. Summative Review/Current Events HW: |
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