United States History I Honors

1. United States History I Honors Green 3

2. Tuesday September 3, 2013 Q.O.D.: Why do we study History? Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American colonists were unhappy with British rule. Agenda: • Review Syllabus • Q.O.D: • Citizenship Test • CNN student News • Background to Declaration of Independence

3. Fast Fact Questions • 1. What is sometimes measured in millisieverts?
 • 2. In which places did Diana Nyad start and end her recent, long-distance swim? • 3. What technology did scientists use to search below the ice in Greenland?

4. Thursday September 5, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain why American colonists were unhappy with British rule. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts Questions • Issues behind the Revolutionary War • Declaration of Independence Activity

5. Fast Fact Questions • 1. What country's lawmakers have voted against participating in a strike against Syria? • 2. How long has the Rim Fire been burning in California? • 3. What are some of the duties and responsibilities of a federal park ranger?

6. Monday September 9, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain various historian interpretations of the Declaration of independence • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fast Facts Questions • Report out Historian Interpretations • Preamble Declaration of Independence • Declaration of Independence Grievance activity • Exit Activity • Homework: Chapter 5 section 1 objective questions page 123 #1-4

7. 9/9 Fast Fact Questions • 1. How might a massive influx of refugees strain a host country's resources? What are some resources that Syrian refugees might need? In what ways might aid groups be able to help? • 2. What are some criteria that could be used to determine a host city for the Olympics? • 3. What kinds of "safeguards" do you think Florida A&M University put in place against hazing?

8. Wednesday September 11, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the the Declaration of Independence helped shape the United States of America new system of government • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Performance Based Task: Declaration of Independence • Treaty of Paris and Chapter 5 Section 1 Review • Exit Activity

9. 9/11 Fast Facts Questions • 1. What is known about a recent, diplomatic proposal regarding Syria's chemical weapons? • 2. Who painted the recently discovered masterpiece "Sunset at Montmajour"? • 3. What questions have been raised about Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida? How have some of these questions been addressed by Nyad's team and others?

10. After completion of Performance Based Task • Use page 113 to complete the following questions: • 1. How many years after the Revolutionary War did it take to sign the Treaty of Paris 1783? • Identify and explain the 6 provisions under the Treaty of Paris 1783. • Use chapter 5 section 1 to complete • Why did some people support the Articles of Confederation, and why did some oppose it?

11. Friday September 13, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Review Treaty of Paris 1783 • Articles of Confederation PowerPoint • Shays’ Textbook Reading and questions • Exit Activity

12. 9/13 Fast Facts Questions • 1. What U.S. state has the highest mean elevation of all 50 states? • 2. Why were people in parts of Colorado told to stay home? • 3. What is the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy?

13. Tuesday September 17, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Report Out: Shays’ Textbook Reading and questions • Thomas Jefferson on Shays’ Rebellion Questions • Report Out Answers • Exit Activity

14. 9/17 Fast Facts Questions 1. What is known about a shooting that happened at the Washington Navy Yard yesterday? 2. In what country did the Mount Sinabung volcano erupt? 3. Who is known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution"?

15. 9/17 Exit Activity • Read pages 130-131 and answer questions on page 131 #1-3

16. Thursday September 19, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Report Out Answer: Thomas Jefferson on Shays’ Rebellion Questions Informational Text Discussion Exit Activity

17. 9/19 Fast Facts Questions 1. What are some reasons given as to why gas prices have been higher than $3 since December 2010? 2. What did the Federal Reserve decide to do yesterday? 3. What U.S. state is known as the "Land of Enchantment"?

18. Monday September 23, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and its connection to Shays Rebellion. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Quiz: Chapter 5 section1 • Informational Text • Exit Activity

19. 9/23 Fast Facts Questions 1. In what African capital did a terrorist attack occur at a shopping mall? 2. What areas have been affected by Typhoon Usagi? 3. How did a Minnesota fast food worker react after a blind customer accidentally dropped $20?

20. Informational Text: Shays Rebellion • Topic Sentence: Flip question, answer question, title, date, author • Background Information: weakness of Articles of Confederation/Liberty vs order • Quote: Introduce Quote“______________”. • Analyze: Explain quote_____________. • Concluding Sentence: Wrap up your points

21. Wednesday September 25, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how American colonists helped persuade First Continental Congress in 1774 to break from Great Britain. Agenda: Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Fishbowl Discussion: The Day the British Destroyed Boston Fishbowl Reading/finish Informational Text Homework: Start reading and highlighting portion of Fishbowl reading

22. 9/25 Fast Facts Questions 1. What are some examples of what would and would not be affected by a U.S. government shutdown? 2. The terrorist group that claimed responsibility for an attack in Kenya is based in what neighboring country? 3. What does "APU," which recently appeared on some college athletes' clothing, stand for?

23. Friday September 27, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how American colonists helped persuade First Continental Congress in 1774 to break from Great Britain. Agenda: Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Finish Informational Text Fishbowl Reading: The Day the British Destroyed Boston Homework: Be prepared for Fishbowl discussion

24. 9/27 Fast Facts Questions • As you watch CNN Student News write 3 key points under each topic • U.S.and Iranian meeting • Post stamp prices • Debt ceiling

25. Prepare for Fishbowl Summarize key facts and events Decide if your portion of reading relates to Question A, B, OR both Under each question (A or B or Both) have quotes to back up relation and basic points to teach class/group

26. Tuesday October 1, 2013 • Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how American colonists helped persuade First Continental Congress in 1774 to break from Great Britain. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: Get in Fishbowls groups and discuss team strategy for individual fishbowl • Fishbowl: The Day the British Destroyed Boston • Exit Activity

27. 10/1 Exit Activity • Complete Fishbowl analysis worksheet

28. Thursday October 3 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how compromise was the key to creating the Constitution. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Compromise reading and Questions Report Out Answers Branches of Government Summary

29. 10/3 Fast Facts Questions 1. Who are the current leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate? How do each of these leaders feel about the federal government shutdown? 2. What did the students in the video do to restore the stream? 3. According to the report, how is this bionic leg different from most other prostheses that are currently available?

30. Branches of Gov’t Summary Using the three branches of government graphic organizer and page 136 in the textbook answer the following questions: Summarize each branch of government. Why did the Constitution create the separation of powers? Why did the Constitution set up the system of checks and balances?

31. Monday October 7, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain the structure of the government under the Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Branches of Government • Compromise Question • Homework: Study for Chapter 5 section 2 quiz

32. 10/7 Fast Facts Questions 1. Describe the two counterterrorism operations that were launched by U.S. military forces this weekend. Where did these operations take place? 2. What is meant by the term "debt ceiling"? According to the report, if no agreement to raise the debt ceiling is reached by October 17, what could happen? 3. How is the U.S. Supreme Court different from other courts you have seen or are familiar with?

33. Compromise Question In a well written paragraph (with at least five sentences), explain how the Great Compromise met the needs of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. Why was the 3/5 compromise included in the debate? You may write your paragraph on this paper below.

34. Chapter 5 section 2 study Guide Topics Be able to match the following terms: Know terms/people for multiple choice questions James Madison Great Compromise House of Representatives Senate Electoral College • Amend • Checks and Balances • Federal • Separation of Powers • Three-fifths Compromise • Veto

35. Wednesday October 9, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the debate over ratifying the Constitution. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Quiz Chapter 5 section 2 Debate over ratifying Constitution Report Out answer Bill of Rights Activity

36. 10/9 Fast Facts Questions 1. According to the report, what percentage of federal workers are currently furloughed as part of the partial U.S. government shutdown? 2. Where are the Winter Olympics being held next year? How is that city preparing for the games? 3. What is known about a recent Salmonella outbreak in the U.S.?

37. Federalist vs. Anti-FederalistShould the U.S. Ratify the Constitution As you read Section 3, list the arguments for and against the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Be Sure to identify if Federalist or Anti-Federalist support and provide at least 3 points for each. For the Constitution Against the Constitution For the Bill of Rights Against the Bill of Rights

38. Friday October 11, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how the United States transformed it’s government from the Articles of Confederation to the newly ratified Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Chapter 5 Test Study Guide • Homework: Study for chapter 5 Test (Wednesday October 16th)

39. 10/10 Fast Facts Questions • What is this years educational theme? • What is the proposal to temporarily raise the debt ceiling? • What is the largest ship in the world?

40. Wednesday October 16, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how the United States transformed it’s government from the Articles of Confederation to the newly ratified Constitution. • Agenda • Q.O.D.: Study for Chapter 5 Test • Chapter 5 Test • Make Up Work

41. Friday October 18, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how President George Washington worked to earn respect for the new government of the United States. • Agenda: • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Anti-Federalist Informational Text • Washington Administration Worksheet • Exit Activity • NO HOMEWORK!!!

42. 10/18 Fast Facts Questions 1. When does the government compromise on the debt extend to? • How can news organizations effectively convey images of modern-day slavery? What effects might these images have on viewers? 3. Why does Spain want to shift its time zone?

43. Washington President Video As you listen to the ten minute video highlight of presidents provide information for the following points: • Political party • Years in office • Accomplishments/First • Struggles/Controversies

44. 10/18 Exit Activity On white line paper answer the following questions from the George Washington Worksheet: • What were the three cities that have served as capital of the United States? • What was Thomas Jefferson view of the government? • What was Hamilton’s view of the government?

45. Tuesday October 22, 2013 • Objectives: Students will be able to identify and explain how President George Washington worked to earn respect for the new government of the United States. • Agenda: • Q.O.D.: CNN Student News • Washington President Worksheet Review • President Washington Video • Informational Text Review Facts • Chapter 5 Review Work

46. 10/22 Fast Facts Questions • 1. What problems have been associated with the enrollment website for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? What different perspectives do elected officials have on these problems? • 2. When does hurricane season officially end? How does the number of hurricanes so far this year compare to that of previous years? • 3. What is unique about the Mexico City hospital building described in today's program?

47. Chapter 5 Review Work • On page 148 Complete Comprehension Questions #1-9 in complete sentences.

48. Thursday October 24, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how Americans went from being controlled by a monarchy, to creating the Articles of Confederation and ending with a new Constitution. Agenda Q.O.D.: CNN Student News Informational Text Review Facts Complete MCA study guide

49. 10/24 Fast Facts Questions 1. Why has Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius come under strong criticism recently? What does she tell CNN about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) website? 2. What are some of the principal bodies of the United Nations? What are some of the duties of these groups? 3. What are the circumstances surrounding a claim of bullying against a football team's coaches?

50. Additional QuestionsFront page of MCA study guide Part II A • Republic Front page • The national government under the Articles of Confederation had what type of organization? 2. To find answer look at Branches handout or chapter 5 section 2