Same lesson plans and files as Thursday, February 23rd. See last post.

Watch president video: George Washington
     - Write standard 1/2 page response
Read through the “Emancipation Ideas” packet.
For each different plan/idea:
     - List the name of the plan
     - Draw a picture representing the plan
     - List the plans advantages
     - List the plans disadvantages
     - Briefly explain your impression of/thoughts on the plan
Get key terms from chapter 9.3 (pg. 326)

Same lesson plans and files as Tuesday, February 21st. See last post.

Watch state video: Maryland/DC
     - Write standard 1/2 page response
Read Chapter 8.2 (pg 318-325)
     - Get key terms into notes
Watch "Follow the Drinking Gourd" video
Using the "Drinking Gourd" lyrics as an example:
     - Create your own set of directions from one location to another (a route you knoe VERY well)
          - Routes must involve at least 10 steps or landmarks
     - Translate the directions into "code" and symbols
     - Set the new directions to song
          - Song choice is up to you, if nothing else use Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
     - Divide paper in half, just like the "Drinking Gourd" lyrics handout
          - Lyrics on one side
          - Translation on the other
     - Songs will be graded on effort

Same lesson plans and files as Wednesday, February 15th. See last post.

Watch state video: Nebraska
     - Write standard 1/2 page response
Read chapter 9.1 (pg. 310)
     - Get key terms for notes
     - Complete worksheet 9.1 (attached)
Watch "A Nation Reborn" video

Same lesson plans and files as Monday, February 13th. See last post.

Watch state video: Wisconsin
     - Write standard 1/2 page response
Test over chapter 8 - See Mr. Baker to schedule a make-up.

Same lesson plans and files as Thursay, February 9th. See last post.

Watch state video: Colorado
     - Write standard 1/2 page response
Download and print the attached pdfs.
     - The diamond pieces form a puzzle.  The sides of the pieces have a part of a sentence.  Cut out each piece and re-assemble by placing the beginning of the sentance next to it's corresponding end.  All the pieces will go together into one big finished product.
     - The finished product will be an excellent study guide for the test.  If you know everything on this study guide and have all your key terms in your notes, you can't help but do well on the test.
     - Glue on to construction paper (see Mr. Baker if you need supplies)
     - Hint: Beginnings of sentences start with capital letters, ends of sentences end with periods.