United States History I College Prep

1. United States History I College Prep Green 4

2. Tuesday September 3, 2013 Q.O.D.: Why do we study History? Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American colonists were unhappy with British rule. Agenda: • Review Syllabus • Q.O.D: • Citizenship Test • CNN student News • Background to Declaration of Independence

3. Fast Facts Questions • 1. What is sometimes measured in millisieverts?
 • 2. In which places did Diana Nyad start and end her recent, long-distance swim? • 3. What technology did scientists use to search below the ice in Greenland?

4. Thursday September 5, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American colonists were unhappy with British rule. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts Questions • Issues behind the Revolutionary War • Declaration of Independence Activity

5. 9/5 Fast Fact Questions • 1. What country's lawmakers have voted against participating in a strike against Syria? • 2. How long has the Rim Fire been burning in California? • 3. What are some of the duties and responsibilities of a federal park ranger?

6. Monday September 9, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain various historian interpretations of the Declaration of independence • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts Questions • Historian Interpretations Worksheet • Preamble Declaration of Independence • Exit Activity

7. 9/9 Fast Fact Questions • 1. How might a massive influx of refugees strain a host country's resources? What are some resources that Syrian refugees might need? • 2. What are some criteria that could be used to determine a host city for the Olympics? • 3. What kinds of "safeguards" do you think Florida A&M University put in place against hazing?

8. Wednesday September 11, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the the Declaration of Independence helped shape the United States of America new system of government • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Performance Based Task: Declaration of Independence • Treaty of Paris and Chapter 5 Section 1 Review • Exit Activity

9. 9/11 Fast Facts Questions • 1. What is known about a recent, diplomatic proposal regarding Syria's chemical weapons? • 2. Who painted the recently discovered masterpiece "Sunset at Montmajour"? • 3. What questions have been raised about Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida? How have some of these questions been addressed by Nyad's team and others?

10. After completion of Performance Based Task • Use page 113 to complete the following questions: • 1. How many years after the Revolutionary War did it take to sign the Treaty of Paris 1783? • Identify and explain the 3 provisions under the Treaty of Paris 1783.

11. Friday September 13, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Review Treaty of Paris 1783 • Chapter 5 section 1 Questions • Exit Activity

12. 9/13 Fast Facts Questions • 1. What U.S. state has the highest mean elevation of all 50 states? • 2. Why were people in parts of Colorado told to stay home? • 3. What is the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy?

13. 9/13 Exit Activity • Explain 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

14. Tuesday September 17, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Report Out Answers: Chapter 5 section 1 Questions Northwest Territory Activity Exit Activity

15. 9/17 Fast Fact Questions 1. What is known about a shooting that happened at the Washington Navy Yard yesterday? 2. In what country did the Mount Sinabung volcano erupt? 3. Who is known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution"?

16. Territory Questions Read page 130-131. Answers questions on page 131 # 1-3.

17. Thursday September 19, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. Agenda Q.O.D.: Complete chapter 5 section 1 study guide Shays Rebellion Textbook Reading and Questions Informational Text Discussion

18. Monday September 23, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Quiz: Chapter 5 section1 • Informational Text • Exit Activity

19. 9/23 Fast Facts Questions 1. In what African capital did a terrorist attack occur at a shopping mall? 2. What areas have been affected by Typhoon Usagi? 3. How did a Minnesota fast food worker react after a blind customer accidentally dropped $20?

20. Informational Text: Shays Rebellion Topic Sentence: Flip question, answer question, title, date, author Background Information: discuss weakness of Articles of Confederation Quote: Author’s last name stated “______________”. Analyze: Author’s last name explained _____________. Concluding Sentence: Wrap up your points

21. Wednesday September 25, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the debate over the Articles of Confederation created the Constitution. Agenda: Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Finish informational Text Compromise reading and Questions Report Out Exit Activity

22. 9/25 Fast Facts Questions 1. What are some examples of what would and would not be affected by a U.S. government shutdown? 2. The terrorist group that claimed responsibility for an attack in Kenya is based in what neighboring country? 3. What does "APU," which recently appeared on some college athletes' clothing, stand for?

23. Friday September 27, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how compromise was the key to creating the Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Chapter 5 section 2 questions • Report Out • Exit Activity

24. 9/27 Fast Facts Questions • As you watch CNN Student News write 3 key points under each topic • U.S. and Iranian meeting • Post stamp prices • Debt ceiling

25. 9/27 Exit Activity • In a paragraph format define at least three out of the four terms and establish at least one connection between the historical terms. • Great Compromise • Virginia Plan • New Jersey Plan • 3/5 compromise

26. Tuesday October 1, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were resolved. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Branches of Government Summary • Conflict and Resolution Activity • Exit Activity

27. 10/2 Fast Facts Questions 1. How did U.S. markets respond to the possibility of a federal government shutdown? 2. What are some arguments for and against the California law that would require websites to remove images and videos of minors upon request? 3. What discovery was made recently regarding a photograph taken at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1863?

28. Branches of Gov’t Summary • Using the three branches of government graphic organizer and page 136 in the textbook answer the following questions: • Summarize each branch of government. • Why did the Constitution create the separation of powers? • Why did the Constitution set up the system of checks and balances?

29. Thursday October 3 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were resolved. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Conflict and Resolution Activity Report Out Exit Activity

30. 10/3 Fast Facts Questions 1. Who are the current leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate? How do each of these leaders feel about the federal government shutdown? 2. What did the students in the video do to restore the stream? 3. According to the report, how is this bionic leg different from most other prostheses that are currently available?

31. Monday October 7, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the conflicts with creating the Constitution were resolved. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Conflict and Resolution Activity Group Work • Complete chapter 5 section 2 study guide • Compromise Question

32. 10/7 Fast Facts Questions 1. Describe the two counterterrorism operations that were launched by U.S. military forces this weekend. Where did these operations take place? 2. What is meant by the term "debt ceiling"? According to the report, if no agreement to raise the debt ceiling is reached by October 17, what could happen? 3. How is the U.S. Supreme Court different from other courts you have seen or are familiar with?

33. Compromise Question In a well written paragraph (with at least five sentences), explain how the Great Compromise met the needs of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. Why was the 3/5 compromise included in the debate? You may write your paragraph on this paper below.

34. Wednesday October 9, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the debate over ratifying the Constitution. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Quiz Chapter 5 section 2 Debate over ratifying Constitution Report Out answer Bill of Rights Activity

35. 10/9 Fast Facts Questions 1. According to the report, what percentage of federal workers are currently furloughed as part of the partial U.S. government shutdown? 2. Where are the Winter Olympics being held next year? How is that city preparing for the games? 3. What is known about a recent Salmonella outbreak in the U.S.?

36. Friday October 11, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how the United States transformed it’s government from the Articles of Confederation to the newly ratified Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Chapter 5 Test Study Guide • Homework: Study for chapter 5 Test (Wednesday October 16th)

37. 10/10 Fast Facts Questions • What is this years educational theme? • What is the proposal to temporarily raise the debt ceiling? • What is the largest ship in the world?

38. Wednesday October 16, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how the United States transformed it’s government from the Articles of Confederation to the newly ratified Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: Study for Chapter 5 Test • Chapter 5 Test • Performance Based Task Revisions: Shays Rebellion OR Make up work

39. Friday October 18, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how President George Washington worked to earn respect for the new government of the United States. • Agenda: • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Anti-Federalist Informational Text • Washington Administration Worksheet

40. 10/18 Fast Facts Questions 1. When does the government compromise on the debt extend to? • How can news organizations effectively convey images of modern-day slavery? What effects might these images have on viewers? 3. Why does Spain want to shift its time zone?

41. Washington President Video As you listen to the ten minute video highlight of presidents provide information for the following points: • Political party • Years in office • Accomplishments/First • Struggles/Controversies

42. Tuesday October 22, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how President George Washington worked to earn respect for the new government of the United States. • Agenda: • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Washington President Worksheet Review • President Washington Video • Informational Text Review Facts • Chapter 5 Review Work

43. 10/22 Fast Facts Questions • 1. What problems have been associated with the enrollment website for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? What different perspectives do elected officials have on these problems? • 2. When does hurricane season officially end? How does the number of hurricanes so far this year compare to that of previous years? • 3. What is unique about the Mexico City hospital building described in today's program?

44. 10/22 Exit Activity On white line paper answer the following questions from the George Washington Worksheet: • What was Thomas Jefferson view of the government? • What was Hamilton’s view of the government? • What were the three cities that have served as capital of the United States?

45. Thursday October 24, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how Americans went from being controlled by a monarchy, to creating the Articles of Confederation and ending with a new Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Complete MCA study guide

46. 10/24 Fast Facts Questions 1. Why has Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius come under strong criticism recently? What does she tell CNN about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) website? 2. What are some of the principal bodies of the United Nations? What are some of the duties of these groups? 3. What are the circumstances surrounding a claim of bullying against a football team's coaches?

47. Additional QuestionsFront page of MCA study guide Part II A • Republic Front page • The national government under the Articles of Confederation had what type of organization? 2. To find answer look at Branches handout or chapter 5 section 2

48. Back page of MCA study guide Part Two: A, B, C Part three Define Great Compromise How did Great Compromise met needs of Virginia Plan? How did Great Compromise met needs of NJ Plan? Explain 3/5 Compromise Exceed Proficiency Provide additional information Relate to real world connection (current event) • Define term • Provide historical connection • Exceed Proficiency • Provide additional information • Relate to real world connection (current event)