9/5: Westward Movement / Assembly

Students will be able to describe the push and pull factors that drive people to head west; describe the settlers experience.

TEKS:  13A, 14A,

Activities:
1.  We will review the BOR 1-9.
2.  Let's try a round of On the Spot:  4th period.
3.  Using a PP we will look at pictures and discuss the westward movement.
4.  Tape notes on page 9 in your journal.

PowerPoint:  The Lure of the American West 2015

9/4: Human Environment Interaction

Students will be able to identify geographic features that impact people and influence major events in US history.

TEKS:  1A, 12

Activities:
1.  BOR's practice 1-8.
2.  Time to complete yesterday's map:  6 minutes.
3.  We will add the location of 4 examples of human environment interaction to our map.
4.  We will set up page 8 and complete the tasks.  This will be independent work.

HURRICANE KATRINA

PANAMA CANAL

DUST BOWL

KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH

9/3: Historical Points of Reference / North America Geography

Students will be able to define a historical era, describe absolute and relative chronology, and explain the significance of important dates viewed as turning points.

TEKS:  2B

Activities:
1.  We will talk about amendments 1-7 and annotate if necessary.  Also, add labels to journal.
2.  We will talk about time and define terms together.  I will go over all of the important dates you      must know for this course.  Complete the chart as we examine pictures and discuss the dates.
3.  Cut out and attach chart to page 6.     
4.  Independent work:  Label North America map.  This will be attached to page 7.  We will grade in class tomorrow.

NORTH AMERICA MAP

NORTH AMERICA PHYSICAL MAP

9/2: Labor Day

There will be no school today.

8/30: The Three Branches of Government

Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the text, intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence.

TEKS:  7A, 7B

Activities:
1.  We will begin with our Continents and Oceans quiz.  This will be timed - 6 minutes. We will grade in class.
2.  Review questions.
2.  Review BOR 1-6.
4.  We will create a graphic on page 5 of our journal covering the three branches of government.
5.  Go through journal page by page to ensure everything is where it is supposed to be and that journal is ready to be turned in next week.

8/29: Founding Documents

Students will be able to describe the importance of our founding documents.

TEKS:  2A, 1C, 29B

Activities:
1.  We will review continents and oceans if necessary.
2.  Let's talk about the letter.
3.  Discuss the founding documents.  Take notes.  Cut out and attach to pages 3 and 4 in our journal.
4.  If time, I will introduce the Bill of Rights.

PowerPoint:  The Constitution 2019
Film clip - Constitution Preamble

8/28: The First Americans

Students will be able to describe the first Americans and the arrival of the Europeans.

TEKS:  29B, 13A, 2C

Activities:
1.  Review continents and oceans as a class.
2.  In your journal page 2, copy my timeline including labels. Discuss the importance of sequencing.
3.  I will use a PowerPoint to discuss the important dates.
4.  We will add illustrations as well.  Before adding illustrations, I will explain how our brains think and how illustrations help us remember.