Welcome Back! I hope it was a great break for all.
** We are at an exciting point in our exploration of US History! The Revolution and the birth of revolutionary ideas that would define the new Nation and influence societies around the globe.
** No classes for students on Friday, Dec. 5th
Agenda: Quiz on Wednesday - The Parts of the Declaration of Independence - and the Natural Rights it proclaimed.
Monday:
We begin with a review of pre-Thanksgiving issues: Causes of the Revolution and the Declaration of Independence's revolutionary concepts.
After identifying the main parts and concepts in the Declaration, students compare how these concepts were dealt with and realized at the time, 1776, to today.
Students work in teams to create an Equality Time Capsule, finding examples of equality or lack thereof from then and today.
Tuesday:
Read Aloud - "And Now I Was a Soldier" - Joseph Plumb Martin, a 14 year-old boy volunteers for the Continental Army and is sent to train and fight.
Students examine social and health issues of the Revolutionary conflict.
HW: Study for the Quiz tomorrow!
Wednesday:
**Quiz - The parts of the Declaration of Independence and the Natural Rights it provided.** - Students make a 4 page foldable representing the 4 parts, with examples of Natural Rights and Grievances.
Short Video Clips illustrate the phases of the Revolutionary War - Students practice note-taking using a guided organizer.
Major themes: Loyalist and Patriot advantages and disadvantages; Foreign involvement in the war; The costs of an extended conflict.
Thursday:
Current Events: Student News Updates - Executive Branch - More than just the President
Women Soldiers: Who were they and what were their contributions?
In small groups, students choose one of the many heroines of the battlefield, read and organize information about her before presenting their findings to the class.
Friday: No School for Students - Teacher Inservice