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Brain Stretch/Objective/Agenda  On the back side of last weeks.

Create catchy posters for or against GMO companies, using position statements, economic insights, and visual scenarios. Convince viewers with strong arguments.

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Brain Stretch/Objective/Agenda  On the back side of last weeks.

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  1. Brain Stretch/Objective/Agenda On the back side of last weeks. A. What could a slogan be for the pro-G.M.O companies? What could a slogan be for the Against(Con)-G.M.O companies? (marketing/commercials) B. Objective: To identify, analyze, discuss and persuade others concerning the public policy issues of G.M.O.’s C. Brain Stretch Rough Draft Persuasive Posters Peer ReviewsFinal Drafts

  2. Divide your Tuesday Row into 3 columns and write down the question and format listed below. (See graph after bell) * Agenda-Brainstretch Finish Final drafts of posters2 know responder systems U.S. History Assessment Expansion Map Brain Stretch-Remember Expectations Bingo

  3. PERSUASIVE POSTERS • Create a catchy headline/title to grab reader’s attention for your poster and SUMMARIZE what they will read about • Explain a position on the idea of using GM crops: positive, or negative only. • Use a CDV as support of your position statement. • Use economic knowledge to support your position. • Drawa scenario or situation of how CDV’s would be protected or violated by GM crops. Also, include your economic support into the drawing as well. • Summarize in 1-2 paragraphs why people should believe you.

  4. Brain Stretch/Objective/Agenda 5) 9.04 X 10- 4 6) 1.23 X 10- 6 7) 7.53 X 106 8) 4.23 X 103 1) .0000456 2) 973,000,000,000 3) 6,800,000,000 4) .00058 A. Converts these numbers to or from scientific notation please  B. Objective: To review U.S. history learned up to this point and achieve 80% proficiency. Agenda Brain Stretch 2 know expectationsQuick examplesU.S. History overview—Formative assessmentExpansion Map

  5. Technology expectations Great opportunities to learn

  6. What is expected of students? • To not abuse the equipment physically.

  7. Respect the equipment • Respect the opportunity of using new technology. • Technology is the future, be the generation that seizes it.

  8. Equipment must be handled responsibly.

  9. Enjoy the experience… • Many schools do not have these opportunities, let’s make the most of it!

  10. What age?Think how lucky you are…

  11. Social Contracts-Responsible Citizenship • We are agreeing to social contracts that tell me you understand the expectations of using technology in our class.

  12. The American Revolution: 1775-1783 Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua,NY

  13. Loyalist Strongholds

  14. Washington’s Headaches • Only 1/3 of the colonists were in favor of a war for independence [the other third were Loyalists, and the final third were neutral]. • State/colony loyalties. • Congress couldn’t tax to raise money for the Continental Army. • Poor training [until the arrival of Baron von Steuben.

  15. Approximately how many Americans actually supported the Revolutionary War? • A.)75% • B.)50% • C.)33% • D.)15%

  16. Military Strategies The British The Americans • Attrition [the Brits had a long supply line]. • Guerilla tactics [fight an insurgent war  you don’t have to win a battle, just wear the British down] • Make an alliance with one of Britain’s enemies. • Break the colonies in half by getting between the No. & the So. • Blockade the ports to prevent the flow of goods and supplies from an ally. • “Divide and Conquer”  use the Loyalists.

  17. Which side had to use guerilla warfare strategies to overcome their disadvantages? • A.) The British • B.)The French • C.)The Patriots • D.) none of the above

  18. What acts caused imports and exports to plummet? • A.)Stamp Act • B.)Townshend Acts • C.)Coercive/Intolerable Acts • D.)None of the above

  19. Written by: Greg Clevenger

  20. Overview • Also called War for Independence • Started in 1775 in Lexington and Concord Massachusetts • Caused America to separate from Great Britain • Ended in 1783

  21. The French and Indian War—1754 • Rivalry between the French and British • Who will control North America? • British, colonists, and Native American allies fought French and Native American allies

  22. The French and Indian War—1754 • Great Britain’s national debt nearly doubled during the war • British expected Americans to help pay for protection • The war lasted nine years

  23. “The Shot Heard Round the World” • American colonists stockpiled weapons in Concord, Massachusetts • 800 British troops marched through Lexington on the way to Concord • Paul Revere: “The British are coming!”

  24. The Armed Militia • Known as “Minutemen” • 70 Minutemen on the Village Green • Known as the Battle of Lexington and Concord • Uncertain which side fired first • 50 Americans killed and 45 wounded or missing • 65 British killed and 208 wounded or missing

  25. Lexington and Concord

  26. Lexington Diary “At 10 of the clock last night, the King’s troops marched out from the bottom of the common, crossed over to Phips Farm, marched on ’till they came to Lexington.” —Timothy Newell (1775)

  27. Lexington Famous Quote • “Stand your ground, don’t fire unless fired upon. But if they mean to have a war, let it begin here!” • —Captain Parker Single click the speaker icon to hear the clip >>>>

  28. Second Continental Congress • Decided to officially separate from Britain • Committee selected to draft the reasons for separation • Thomas Jefferson selected to write document • Met in Philadelphia

  29. What were the 1st and second conflicts of the Revolutionary War? • A.)Lexington and Concord • B.)Concord and Trenton • C.)New York and Lexington • D.)None of the above

  30. The Declaration of Independence • Written by Thomas Jefferson • It is the “Birth Certificate of the United States” • Document listed rights and grievances against King George III • 4 parts • Preamble • Declaration of rights • List of Grievances • Resolution

  31. Key Quotes in the Declaration • “We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal” • “That they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights” • “That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” Locke

  32. The Declaration of Independence • John Hancock first to sign in large print • Anyone who signed it and was caught would be hanged • “We must all now hang together, or most assuredly we will all hang separately." —Benjamin Franklin Hancock

  33. Independence Diary • “There were bonfires, ringing bells, with other great demonstrations of joy upon the unanimity and agreement of the Declaration.” • —Christopher Marshall (1776)

  34. Choosing Sides • Patriots – Supported the Revolution • Loyalists – Americans who supported the King • Red Coats/ Lobsterbacks – British Army

  35. Revolutionary Armies – The British • British Army most powerful in world • Also well-equipped with weapons • Highly trained and disciplined for war on land or high seas

  36. Revolutionary Armies • Americans shot more accurately • British carried three days provisions • British gear weighed about 100 pounds

  37. Revolutionary Armies – The Americans • Revolutionary Army knew lay of the land • Used weapons appropriate for landscape • Wore pieces of different uniforms • Brown army clothing

  38. British Advantages • Well-equipped • Disciplined • Strongest navy

  39. American Advantages • Accuracy of the rifle • Knowledge of the land • Guerilla warfare tactics • Superb command

  40. Battle of Saratoga – 1777 • After the American victory France changed its policies. • Feb. 1778 France and American formed an alliance • France declared war on Britain the next month • Spain declared war in 1779 • Bernardo de Galvez chased British troops out of Louisiana and Florida.

  41. Valley Forge – 1777-1778 • American Army out of food and clothing • Valley Forge briefly a refuge • Supplies ran out and many died • Washington appeals to Congress for help • Low point for American Army • Any deserters are shot

  42. Valley Forge – 1777-1778 • Marquis de Lafayette joined Washington as an aide • Friedrich von Steuben drilled the troops teaching them military discipline

  43. The Treaty of Paris • 1783: The Treaty of Paris officially ends the Revolutionary War

  44. The Treaty of Paris—1783 • Officially ended the American Revolution • Set many geographic borders, including U.S. and Canada • Florida was returned to Spain • British merchants must be paid for lost items • Loyalists must be paid for lost property

  45. The Declaration of Independence was written in ____________by _______ _________. • A.)1775, Benjamin Franklin • B.)1777, George Washington • C.)1776, Thomas Jefferson • D.)None of the above

  46. What effect did the Declaration of Independence have on slavery? • A.)Slavery was abolished • B.)Slavery continued • C.)Slavery was made less severe • D.)None of the above

  47. Following the Treaty of Paris, what European Nations still surrounded the Americans? • A.)Dutch and Spanish • B.)Spanish and Belgian • C.)Russian and French • D.)None of the above

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