Revolutionary War Newspaper

Click on the link below to see the assignment

 

Revolutionary War Newspaper Assignment

Follow the link to the Revolutionary War Newspaper assignment. Follow the directions, it will be on a microsoft word document. Go to the Process part of the assignment to find the word document template.  There are several ways you can complete this assignment and share with me:

1. Complete the microsoft word document, save it to your file folder, and send it to me as an email attachment.
2. Complete the microsoft word document then print it- place it in the box.
3. Copy and paste the word document to a Google document (remember to work in Google Chrome), complete it and share with me.
4. Print the microsoft word document, fill it out with pencil or pen, paste pictures on it- place in the box.

Please do not copy and paste articles. You must include an annotated bibliography with your newspaper. Take notes, summarize, then write the articles using your own words. This project is due on Friday 12/20  at the beginning of the period. It must be complete, we will not have computers after Wednesday, so use your time wisely.

Example of an annotated bibliography for an internet source:
Rosenberg, Jennifer. [history1900s.guide@about.com]. "A History of the Olympics." In "20th Century History Site at About.com" [http://history1900s.about.com/library/weekly/aa081000a.htm]. January 3, 2001.

This web site offers an overview of Olympic history and specific information about each Olympic Games. This site was important to my paper because I learned about the role Pierre de Coubertin played in restarting the Olympic Games.

Causes of the American Revolution Test

Make sure, Ladies and Gentlemen, that you read all of the instructions
before taking the test.

Click on the link below to take the test.

Causes of the American Revolution Test

You will be asked for a username and password- the substitute has it for each of you.  Write your username and password in your assignment journal.

After you have logged into the test you will be asked for a secret word.  The secret word is Patriot

At the end of the test you will be told the number and percentage you got correct, but remember, the short answer question at the end is worth 3 pts. and I will need to grade it, not the computer.

For those of you who actually read this far in the instructions, if you did not do as well as you wanted, the site will allow you to take the test twice!

When you are finished with the test you have 3 choices:
1)  Go anywhere linked to my blogsite
2)  Read a book.
3)  Quietly work on an assignment from another class

Causes of the American Revolution Board Game

Create a board game called "The Shot Heard 'round the World".   You design the game and make the rules.  Remember, the purpose of the game is to teach the player(s) about causes of the American Revolution.  You may use cards, dice, etc, to move the player along the game.

Items on the game must include:
The French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Taxes (sugar, stamp, Townshend, tea)
Writs of Assistance
Vice-Admiralty Courts
Quartering Act
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
Lexington and Concord (Shot heard 'round the world)

Think of the game as a timeline.  Each of the laws and events above are in order as they happened.
So the game should start with the French and Indian War and should end with the battle of Lexington and Concord.

Example:  a player might land on a space that says you were arrested for smuggling and must stand trial in a Vice-Admiralty court-  you are sent to england, lose a turn.
In this example, the player learned that smugglers stood trial in Vice-Admiralty courts and that you had to be sent to England to do so.

Scoring Rubric for Board Game:

To earn an A

-must have all events listed on board

-game must be “playable”.  In other words, possible to win, clear instructions, etc.

-game clearly teaches player about every event/law I listed on the board.

-game includes pictures, color.

-game is neat, easy to read, no spelling errors

To earn a B

-must have all events listed on board

-game must be “playable”.  In other words, possible to win, clear instructions, etc.

-game clearly teaches player about most of the events/laws I listed on the board.

-game includes pictures, color.

-game is neat, easy to read, no spelling errors

To earn a C

-must have all events listed on board

-game must be “playable”.  In other words, possible to win, clear instructions, etc.

-game clearly teaches player about some event/law I listed on the board.

-game includes pictures, color.

-game is neat, easy to read, 2 or less spelling errors

To earn a D

-Does not have all events listed on board

-or is not  “playable”.  In other words, possible to win, clear instructions, etc.

-or game does not teach player about  any of the events/laws I listed on the board.

To earn an F

Did not complete a game

For Crown or Glory

Today you will play an online simulation called "For Crown or Glory".  While playing this game you will become an apprentice and learn about some of the problems that caused the American Revolution.  Click on the following link to register and play the game.
For Crown or Glory

Multi-media Project

Why Government?

Today you will explore the question "why Government?".  By illustrating and sorting captions, you will follow the development of John Locke's theory on natural rights. Then you will become familiar with Thomas Hobbes’ statement about life in a state of nature by exploring your own opinions in comparison to those of Hobbes. Finally, you will learn the vocabulary associated with the philosophy of the purpose of government through an activity called “word math.”

                                                                                                               John Locke

   

Thomas Hobbes

Election Day is Finally Here!!!

Today you may play Win the White House.  If you win, print certificate, get 5pts. extra-credit
Win the White House

Go to Scholastic Magazine and play any game or watch any video:
Scholastic Magazine

Presidential Election Tomorrow

Tomorrow we will vote for President of the United States of America.  Candidates on the ballot will be:
Republican Party:  Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan
Democratic Party:  Barack Obama/Joe Biden
Constitution Party:  Virgil Goode/ Jim Clymer
Iowa Green Party:  Jill Stein/Cheri Honkala
Libertarian Party:  Gary Johnson/ James P. Gray
Party for Socialism and Liberation:  Gloria LaRiva/Stefanie Beacham
Socialist Workers Party:  James Harris/Alyson Kennedy
Nominated by Petition:  Jerry Litzel/Jim Litzel

If you have decided you are not comfortable voting for either of the Republican or Democratic candidates, you should take a look at the 3rd party nominees above.

Still not sure which party represents your interests best?  Try this site which includes 3rd parties:
isidewith

Also, if you click on the following link you can watch a debate concerning key issues and 3rd party candidates:  video/news 

Win the White House

Today, thanks to an organization called iCivics, you will have the opportunity to run for President in a simulation game.  In the game, you will pick issues that are important to you, participate in primaries, debates, fundraising, make speeches, make political ads, and campaign in states that you believe will help you Win the White House. 

Step one:  go to the iCivics site
Step two:  register (don't worry, no private information is shared).  You may play the game w/o registering if you would rather, but it will not save your game!
Step three:  play Win the White House
Click on this link to play the game:  Win the White House

It will take about 3 days to complete the game.  Your aim is to win enough electoral votes to become President.  There are 538 electoral college votes, a candidate must win at least 270 to become President of the United States.

If you win the election, print the certificate and turn in for extra-credit points!

If you play the game and do not receive the score you want, you may play again (and again, and again, and again, etc.)  to try for a better score.  We will only have the laptops through Wednesday of next week, but remember, the game is online and you can play when ever and where ever you like.  If you win at home, print out the certificate of achievement to give to me in class.

Have Fun!

Win the Whitehouse

Click on the following link to play candidate match:  http://www.usatoday.com/interactives/news/politics/candidate-match-game/


Click here to play "If you were President": http://www.scholastic.com/kids/president/
After you play this game, print out the news article and turn it in!

Click here to watch electoral college video and play the electoral college game:
http://magazines.scholastic.com/election-2012

Presidential Candidates on the Issues

Here are several videos from class.  If you were absent, we made a T-Chart to show the differences between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

So far the chart consisted of jobs, taxes, national security, and health care.
The videos are all on one page. The link is below:

Presidential Candidates on the issues

Test Tomorrow

These are the items you need to study in order to do well on tomorrow's test.

Pre-Columbian Native Americans
Example of economic, political, and social activities (tribes)
Iroquois Confederation
the Crusades
Islam
Muslim
Quran- Islam
Bible- Christianity
Torah- Judaism
Muhammad
Holy cities of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Examples of trade goods Crusaders found in the Middle East
Prince Henry of Portugal
     -compass
     -astrolabe
     -caravel
Vasco Da Gama
Bartolomeu Dias
Christopher Columbus
Taino Indians
Silk Road
Marco Polo
King Ferdinand
Queen Isabella
Line of Demarcation
The Pope

More About Columbus

Using pages 38-43 in your textbook, complete the following assignment:

Define:
viceroy
convert

Identify:
Christopher Columbus                    
King Ferdinand
Queen Isabella
Reconquista
Line of Demarcation
Treaty of Tordesillas

Answer:
1.  Do you think Columbus's voyages succeeded or failed?  Explain your answer.

2.  What do you think would have happened in the Spanish settlements if Isabella and Ferdinand had not removed Columbus from his post as viceroy?

Hero, Lucky Adventurer, or Greedy Fortune Hunter?

Friday, we read biographies of Columbus.  Today we will use the facts and details gathered to create an opinion of our own.  You will write a persuasive essay portraying Columbus as a hero, a lucky adventurer, or a greedy fortune hunter.  Remember, you will need an introduction and a conclusion.
Good luck!

The Three Faces of Christopher Columbus

     Most of you are probably familiar with the story of Christopher Columbus.  You are aware that he sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and that his voyage led to the discovery and colonization of the New World.
     Columbus is both famous and infamous.  Today, we will try to learn what kind of man Columbus really was by reading three biographies that show three very different men.  Your job will be to collect and categorize facts and opinions from each of the three biographies.  You may work alone or with a partner.

The birth of Islam and the Renaissance of Europe

     This week we mark the 11th anniversary of the attack on the United States, September 11, 2001.  It is fitting that we are studying the Dark Ages, the Crusades, and the European Renaissance.  It is a lot to cover in one week.  However, all of this is the background to European exploration that will lead to the discovery of the New World. 
     Today, we start by looking at the attack as well as looking for differences and similarities between Islam. Judaism, and Christianity.

The Famous Five Paragraph Essay

Today students are writing and editing a five paragraph essay.  For practice we will answer the question "Are School Lunches Worth Eating?".  

After writing, editing, and scoring the essay, we will be ready to tackle our first big question in eighth grade social studies:  "Were Pre-Columbian Native Americans Worthy of Respect?"

The question centers around the big idea that every civilization has culture.  Students will argue that there were indeed economic, social, and political aspects of Native American civilizations before the Europeans arrived in North America.

This assignment will be due by the end of the period for 2-5th periods and on Monday at the beginning of the period for periods 7 and 8.

Native American Culture Map

Were you absent the day I assigned the Native American Culture Map?  Maybe you simply lost the map or the instructions that went with it.  I can give you another map, but the instructions are below:

1.  Label all culture areas (culture map on page 11)
2.  Write the names of 2 tribes in each area (pg. 11)
3.  Draw and label the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains
4.  Label each of the following on the map (you will need atlas pages A2-A3):
       Mississippi River
       Ohio River
       Rio Grande River         
       Atlantic Ocean
       Pacific Ocean
       Gulf of Mexico
       Great Salt Lake
       Lake Superior            
       Lake Michigan
       Lake Huron
       Lake Erie
       Lake Ontario
5.  Write 2 foods found in each culture area (pages 10-16)
6.  Draw a picture of each of the following in the culture area where it belongs:
       buffalo
       totem pole
       kachina doll
       longhouse
       wigwam
      

Totem Pole Project

In Social Studies we often study the cultures of groups of people.  It is convenient to split culture into four categories for this purpose:

Economics:  How do you get what you need and want?
Social:  What makes one group of people different from another?
Political:  How are rules made and enforced?
Geographical:  What are the physical characteristics of a particular area and how does that affect culture?


As we study Pre-Columbian Native American cultures, I would like for you to consider the cultural aspects of your own life.  To do this, I have assigned a totem pole project.  The instructions are below: 

 your totem pole will probably not look like this one, but this is the general shape of a Pacific Coast Indian totem pole.

 

1.  Draw a totem pole on a sheet of paper.       
2.  Next, split the totem pole into 4 equal sections,
3.  In the top section of you pole draw pictures or symbols that represent how you and your family get money to buy the things you need and want.
4.  In the second section draw pictures or symbols that represent at least one social aspect of your life.  A good example might be a family tradition.
5.  In the third section draw pictures or symbols to represent how rules are made and enforced in your home.  (Political)
6.  In the bottom section of your pole, draw symbols or pictures to represent where you live.  (Geographical)
7.  When finished, make it colorful.

Remember, you cannot use words, only symbols and pictures.
Have fun!

I Hope You Dance

Remember the Titans

For the rest of the week we will be watching the film "Remember the Titans".  This is our culminating activity to bring it all together after studying Jim Crow segregation, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Topeka Board of Education, and completing a Civil Rights Era webquest.
 I love this movie, not only because it is fun to watch, but because it makes connections to desegregation, busing, the Battle of Gettysburg, and even Ol' John Brown.

Civil Rights Webquest

Today we will take a look at the Civil Rights movement.  As you know, the attempt to bring African Americans into American society as equal citizens during Reconstruction was not a success.  In the following webquest you will have the opportunity to see how this movement was "renewed" during the 20th century.  Click the following link to begin the webquest.

 Webquest



When finished with the webquest,  click on the link below to see a video about the "Little Rock Nine"
Litttle Rock Nine:

Jim Crow

Today is all about Jim Crow and segregation in the South.  Click on the following link to find today's assignment:
Internet Treasure Hunt: Jim Crow

Sharecropping

Click on the following link to find a sharecroppers contract and questions.  You should create a new google doc, copy the questions to it, then answer the questions.  Share the document with me.
Sharecroppers contract
After you have completed the assignment you may play the following games:
Jeopardy
Rags to Riches
Hangman
Reconstruction Java Games

Reconstruction

When finished with today's assignment, click on the link below:
Reconstruction Games

Causes of the Civil War

study guide ppt.
Use the study guide above to study for the Causes of the Civil War Test!      


The issues that caused the Civil War had been brewing since the United States was formed. The most important causes Southerners listed for the war were unfair taxation, states' rights, and the slavery issue. Below, you will find explanations for each.

Unfair Taxation

The history and economy of the North were very different from those of the South. Factories developed in the North, while large cotton plantations developed in the South. The Southern plantation owners relied on slave labor for economic success. Their crops were sold to cotton mills in England, and the ships returned with cheap manufactured goods produced in Europe. By the early 1800s, Northern factories were producing many of those same goods, and Northern politicians were able to pass heavy taxes on imported goods (tariffs) from Europe so that Southerners would have to buy goods from the North. These taxes angered Southerners.

• Laws unfavorable to the South were passed.

States' Rights Southerners felt that the Federal government was passing laws, such as import taxes, that treated them unfairly. They believed that individual states had the right to "nullify", or overturn, any law the Federal government passed. They also believed that individual states had the right to leave the United States and form their own independent country. Most people in the North believed that the concepts of "nullification" and "states' rights" would make the United States a weaker country and were against these ideas.


Slavery Meanwhile, in the North, many religious groups worked hard to end slavery in the United States. They were morally opposed to the idea that one person could "own" another. Abolitionists in the North wrote books, published newspapers spreading their ideas about slavery, and often assisted slaves to freedom when they ran away from their masters. Southerners believed that abolitionists were attacking their way of life and that the Federal government was not doing enough to protect their "property" from running away. Southerners were also concerned that new states were entering the Union that did not permit citizens to own slaves, because the more "free" states that entered the Union, the weaker Southerners' influence in the Federal government would become.

The Ambiguous Democracy

The decades before the Civil War saw the birth of the American reform tradition. Reformers--female and male, black and white--launched unprecedented campaigns to educate the deaf and the blind, rehabilitate criminals, extend equal rights to women, and abolish slavery. Our modern systems of free public schools, prisons, and hospitals for the infirm and the mentally ill are all legacies of this first generation of American reform..

Below you will find the chart that contains many of these reform movements.  If you were not in class or have misplaced the chart, you may copy it off and fill it out using Chapter 15 in your textbook. The chart is due Thursday at the beginning of the period.
Reform Movement Worksheet

Territorial Expansion Map

The second map you must complete this week is the Territorial Expansion Map.
If you were gone, copy the map to
a word document, then print

Directions:
1) Name of land
2) Year added to U.S.
3) How land was acquired
- name of war (if applicable)
-amount paid to purchase (if applicable)
-which country owned it before U.S.
-name of treaty (if applicable)
-President when it was added

Helpful page numbers in textbook:
543
520
526
339-340
361
365-366

Sectionalism Map

The big map assignment:  If you are at home today, copy the map and fill out.

Students received a blank map of the United States as it looked in 1820.
Use the following to fill in the map:
1.  Label the states (pg. 361)
2.  Label Northern industries (447).  Use symbols
3.  Label Southern agriculture (448).  Use symbols
4.  Label and color Spanish territory (361)
5.  Label and color Oregon Country (361)
6.  Color states/territories with slaves (use map on pg. 560)
7.  Create a map key for symbols and colors.

Did the Presidency of Andrew Jackson Benefit or Harm the United States?

Andrew Jackson was the nation's 7th president and was responsible for molding the modern presidency. He was the embodiment of the belief that the president was the only official who represented all of the American people.  Today, you will begin exploring some controversial events of Jackson's two terms as President of the United States.

Assignment:  Create a chart on a sheet of notebook paper just like the one below.  Find information in the textbook on pages 374-484
                                                                                              
                                                   The Spoils System         The Kitchen Cabinet      Nullification Crisis        Veto of National Bank
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
1.  What happened?

2.  Why was this considered 
a problem?

3.  Explain How Jackson's
 action either
increased or decreased 
the power of the
Presidency

Causes of the War of 1812

Test Monday, over the causes of the War of 1812
Items on the test include:

Napoleon Bonaparte
The Napoleonic Wars
The Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Sacagawea
The Embargo Act of 1807
impressment
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Tecumseh
Barbary Coast Pirates

The Louisiana Purchase

Today we will create a map of the United States.  The map should contain each of the following:

1) Label the states that existed at the time of the purchase.
2) Color the Louisiana Territory (create a map legend).
3) Label the river that marks the eastern boundary of the Louisiana Territory.
4) Label the following rivers:
-Missouri
-Ohio
-Arkansas
-Columbia
-Snake
-Red River
5) Label Pike's Peak
6) Label New Orleans
7) Draw and label route taken by Louis and Clark
8) Label: Atlantic Ocean; Pacific Ocean; Gulf of Mexico
9) Color Oregon Territory (use map legend)
10) Color U.S. Territories (use map legend)

This map is due on Wednesday at the beginning of the period.

The Whiskey Rebellion

Today we will study the Whiskey Rebellion.  Students will read the diary of President George Washington written while leading an army to western Pennsylvania to put down the rebellion and force farmers to pay a tax on whiskey.

Read about the Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion 2 minute video

President George Washington's Diary

Assignment:
1)  Read the diary and the notes that accompany it.
2)  Create a fictional character who will travel with President Washington.
3)  Through the character's eyes tell the story of how George Washington put down the Whiskey Rebellion.   Make sure you use plenty of facts- real people, places, dates, etc., to make your story historical fiction.  You may write the story in first or third person, but it cannot be a journal/diary.
4) The story should be written in Google Docs and shared with me.  

The story is due on Friday by the end of the period.  Check your email for the scoring rubric or simply click on the following link:  Scoring Rubric

The Middle Passage

Click on the following link to watch film:  The Middle Passage

Bill of Rights Quiz

Those of you who have not finished the film will do so today.  After the film, you should find the Bill of Rights Quiz under the Formative Assessment heading on the right hand side of the blog.  Type in your first and last name- the site will ask for a secret word- it is patriot.  Take the quiz as many times as you need to, but you must get at least 35/37 points (that's an A).

Due Process of Law

Today we will study the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments.
Click on the following link to watch the film:   Sticks and Stones

Click on the following link to watch the second part of the film:  Sticks and Stones part 2

When you finish the film, go to formative assessments and play the Bill of Rights Games and Quiz.

The Bill of Rights

We've finally conquered the Constitution and most of us did well on the test.  A few of you will need to take the test again if you did not score at least 70% (C-).  On Tuesday we will begin our study of the Bill of Rights- I know what you're thinking, "Mr. Munford, we already took the Constitution test!".
 You're right, we did.  But, the Bill of Rights is not really part of the Constitution, it is s separate document.  If you remember, 9 of 13 states were needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become the law of the land.  When only 8 states would say yes to the Constitution, some promises were made.  The most important of which, was that a Bill of Rights- to guarantee the basic rights of Americans- would be added.

Study for the Constitution Test

Try this site to choose flash cards or a game to study for the Constitution Test on Friday!

Practice for Test

The Constitution Test

The famous Constitution test will be Friday!  Remember, you must score at least a 70% on the test or take it again.
Assignment:  Make a question for every item on the list below.  Make a separate sheet with the answers to your questions-  This is due on Wednesday, at the beginning of the period.
Items on the test include:
Constitutional Convention (when and where)
3/5ths Compromise
New Jersey Plan
Connecticut (Great) Compromise
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Separation of Powers
Amend
Ratify (How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?)
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article VII
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Reserved Powers (Give a few examples)
Delegated Powers (Give a few examples)
Concurrent Powers (Give a few examples)
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Six goals of the United States government (in the Preamble)
Separation of Powers
How are amendments passed?
Name the powers of each branch of government:  executive; legislative, judicial

Chapter 9 Vocabulary

Chapter 9 vocabulary due Wednesday.

Section 1: pg. 256-261
representative democracy
delegated powers
elastic clause
reserved powers
concurrent powers
separation of powers
apportionment
impeach
veto
executive order
pardon
cabinet

Section 2:  284-289
petition
search warrant
due process
indict
double jeopardy
eminent domain
James Madison

Section 3  290-295
naturalized citizen
deport
draft
political action committees

Iowa Caucus Scavenger Hunt

The results are in, Iowa has chosen!  Today we will use the New York Times to learn about what happened.  The scavenger hunt answers will be due on Friday.  If you do not finish by Friday, you may still complete and share by January 13th (next Friday) for 80% of the points!

Copy and paste your answers to a Google Document, then share with me.

Below, you will find some places to start:

NY Times Home Page

Politics Page

The Caucus

Primary/Caucus Calendar for 2012

New York Times Scavenger Hunt: 2012 Iowa Caucuses

Find the following items:



1.The candidate who received the most votes in the Iowa caucuses, and what percentage of the vote this candidate received.

2.Who came in second, and with what percentage of the vote?

3.Who came in third, and with what percentage of the vote?

4.A quotation about the winning candidate from a caucus participant who supported him or her.

5.A quotation about the winning candidate from a caucus participant who supported a different candidate.

6.A photograph of the Iowa winner.

7.A photograph of caucus participants.

8.One statistic about each of the six main Iowa contenders aside from percentage of the caucus vote, like time spent in the state, money spent in the state, number of Iowa counties visited, money raised to date and money spent to date.

9.Three quotations, from three different pundits, political strategists or other experts, commenting on the Iowa caucuses.

10.A quotation in which an expert makes a prediction about the election based on what happened during the Iowa caucuses.

11.A graphic representation of the results of the Iowa caucuses.

12.A statement made by one of the top three finishers.

13.A statement made by one of the bottom two finishers.

14.Analysis of the results by a New York Times opinion writer or blogger.

15.The dates and locations of the first three primary elections in 2012 after the Iowa caucuses.

The Iowa Caucus

Today is the first contest of the Presidential new year- and it just happens to take place in the great state of Iowa!  This year every state in the Union will hold a contest to see who will win the nomination for the presidential candidate of the Republican Party.  Barack Obama will run unopposed for the Democratic Party.
Today we will look at the Iowa caucus- how it works, its importance to our state, and whether or not Iowa is representative of the rest of the nation.
Assignment:
Go to the following link to read University of Iowa Professor Bloom's article about Iowa, then write a response in letter form:
Professor Bloom's Article

Go to the following link to watch CNN coverage of the Iowa Caucus
Iowa Caucus

Mitt Romney
Newt Gingrich
Ron Paul
Rick Santorum
Rick Perry
Michele Bachmann
Jon Huntsman