Tuesday, 06/05/07 – Friday, 06/08/07: E-PORTFOLIOS!

For the rest of the week, we’ll be working on our e-portfolios in class!  Don’t know what to do for your US History I page?  Download the e-portfolio requirements here! (There is no homework… just work on your e-portfolio!  The entire thing is due – zipped up and dropped in the IP 4 dropbox – on Friday, June 8!) )

Monday, 06/04/07: The Reconstruction Era

The Reconstruction Era

Objective:  Explain the policies and consequences of Reconstruction.

Tech Objective:  None

Outcome:  Class notes on page 60

 Agenda:  Students will take notes on the Reconstruction lecture on page 60 in their notebook.

Homework:  Work on your e-portfolio… it’s due Friday! :)

Wednesday, 05/30/07 – Friday, 06/01/07: Civil War *Final* Project

Civil War *Final* Project

Objective: Analyze the roles and policies of various Civil War leaders and describe the important Civil War battles and events; review key terms, laws, and ideas of the Civil War Era

Tech Objective: Various

Outcome: Civil War Final Project

Agenda:

1.      Review the requirements of the Civil War final project.

2.      Students will continue working on their project.  Projects are due on Friday at the end of class.

Homework: Read and highlight Chapter 11 Section 4 “The North Takes Charge” in your textbook and create Cornell Notes on page 57.  Due Friday.

**REMINDER** E-Portfolios are due on Friday, June 8. You will have some time in class next week to complete it, but you should be working on it now as well! Don’t know what is required for history? Download the e-portfolio requirements.

Tuesday, 05/29/07: Civil War *Final* Project (Day 1)

Civil War Final Project (Day 1)

Objective: Describe the important Civil War battles and events, including the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and the Battle at Fort Wagner.

Tech Objective: None

Outcome: Glory Worksheet and Civil War Project

Agenda:

1. Finish last 15 minutes of Glory, the movie. Students must complete all questions on the Glory movie guide and discussion questions by tomorrow.

2. Explain the Civil War final project (last project of the year!)

3. Students may choose their project and begin working independently. Projects are due on Friday at the end of class.

Homework: *Glory worksheet is due tomorrow! Read and highlight Chapter 11 Section 4 “The North Takes Charge” in your textbook and create Cornell Notes on page 57. Due Friday.

**REMINDER** E-Portfolios are due on Friday, June 8. You will have some time in class next week to complete it, but you should be working on it now as well! Don’t know what is required for history? Download the e-portfolio requirements.

Friday, 05/25/07: E-Portfolio Workshop!

E-Portfolio Workshop

Objective:  Students will begin working on their e-portfolios.

Tech Objective:  Using Dreamweaver to develop a website to house an end-of-year e-portfolio

Outcome:  Begin working on the History Page of your e-portfolio

Agenda:  Students will work on their end-of-year e-portfolios, specifically on their History Page (download e-portfolio requirements).

Homework:  Enjoy your weekend :)

Thursday, 05/24/07: Glory (the movie)

Glory! (The Movie)

 
Objective: Describe the important Civil War battles and events, including the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and the Battle at Fort Wagner.

Tech Objective: None

Outcome: Glory Worksheet

Agenda:  Students will watch the second half of Glory and complete the Glory movie guide and discussion questions.  The worksheet is due at the end of class on Thursday, May 24.

Homework:  No homework due to MCAS testing.

Wednesday, 05/23/07 (half-day): No class due to MCAS

Tuesday, 05/22/07: No class due to MCAS

Monday, 05/21/07: Glory (the Movie)

Glory! (The Movie)

 
Objective: Describe the important Civil War battles and events, including the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and the Battle at Fort Wagner.

Tech Objective: None

Outcome: Glory Worksheet

Agenda:  Students will watch the first half of Glory and complete the Glory movie guide and discussion questions.  The worksheet is due at the end of class on Thursday, May 24.

Homework:  No homework due to MCAS testing, but the Glory worksheet is due at the end of class on Thursday, May 24.

Friday, 05/18/07: The Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address

Objective: Describe the important Civil War events, including the Gettysburg Address; Analyze The Gettysburg Address, a primary source document.

Tech Objective:  none

Outcome:  Gettysburg Address translation worksheet

Agenda: 

1.      Do Now:  Check this week’s homework; staple the Gettysburg Address translation worksheet to page 58 in your notebook.

2.      Listen to the “Gettysburg Address,” as read by Jeff Daniels.

3.      In pairs, translate the 10 lines of the address into plain English using your Gettysburg Address translation worksheet; followed by a class discussion.

 

Homework:  Enjoy your weekend! :)

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