The Constitution

The Constitution
The Constitution

Friday, May 28, 2010

Formative Assessments

Take a look under formative assessments today. There are two additions for Reconstruction. Try them out, have fun!

Test Yourself!

As you read and learn about the Reconstruction Period of history, it is a good idea to include formative assessment in your studies. That way, you know what you are supposed to learn, and whether or not you have learned it!
The following link will take you to an online quiz that has typical Reconstruction test questions:
http://www.edusolution.com/regentsquiz/ushistorypackage/reconstruction/frame1.htm

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Meaning of Freedom

Today, you will look at the second section of the Digital history site on Reconstruction. After you have read a page, ask at least one good question.
Click on the following site:

http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/reconstruction/section2/section2_intro.html

This should be completed in either google docs or microsoft word, so that it can be sent to me by email.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

A New Birth of Freedom

Go to your school google email account to find today's lesson. There, you will find questions, and a great site to help you answer the questions.

http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/reconstruction/section1/section1_intro.html

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Reconstruction

Take a look at the following link to learn more about the Reconstruction period of history:
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/reconstruction/index.html

Reconstruction

The Civil War is over, now it is time to rebuild the nation.., physically; socially; economically; and politically.

Reconstruction Notes: http://www.mrberlin.com/8th/reconstruction/reconstruction_plans.ppt#256,1,Slide 1

Today we continue with the vocabulary assignment.

Use pages 616, 622, 629, and 635 to find the words, terms, people, places, etc.
to define or identify.
The assignment is due Wednesday.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Review for Civil War Test

Civil War Test tomorrow. Use the following link to take a 20 question test:


Test Your Skills: Take a Practice Test!


Every time you take the test it will give you two or three different questions and mix them up- it's great practice!