7th Grade U.S. History Schedule
Thursday 5.23, Friday 5.24 & Tuesday 5.25 The Emancipation Proclamation & "Glory"
We discussed the effects of the emancipation proclamation and African American troops in the Civil War
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No Assignments
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Wednesday 5.22 Music of the Civil War
We listened to samples of popular music from the civil war and analyzed the lyrics to find cultural meanings
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No Assignments
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Tuesday 5.21 The Early Years of the War
We talked about the early years of the war. We discussed the historical figures, the battles that took place and the technology that was used.
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No Assignments
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Friday 5.17 & Monday 5.20 A Very Bloody Affair
We watched an episode of Ken's Burns Civil War Documentary
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No Assignments
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Thursday 5.16 - The Call to Arms
We discussed the beginning battles and strategies of the civil war
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No Assignments
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Monday 5.13 & Tuesday 5.14 Review
Students had time to review for their test on wednesday
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Study for your test on Wednesday
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Thursday 5.9 - The Build up to War Project
Students had time to work on their projects
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Assignment: The Build Up to War
Due: Monday 5.13
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Wednesday 5.8 The Final Steps to War
Students learned about the final steps that caused the forming of the confederacy and the start of the Civil War
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No Assignments
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Tuesday 5.7 Small Group Debates
Students participated in a small group debate about important issues of the time period
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No Assignments
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Monday 5.6 The Crisis Deepens
Students learned about the continuing conflicts that threatened to tear the country apart
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No Assignments
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Friday 5.3 Slave Fugitive Act RAFT
Students worked in depth to build a project about the slave fugitive act
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Assignment: RAFT
Due: Monday 5/6
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Thursday 5.2 Attempts at Compromise
Students looked at the Compromise of 1850 and other measures look to heal the crisis
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No Assignments
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Wednesday 5.1 - The Build up to Civil War
Students were introduced to the Topic of the Chapter
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No Assignments
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Friday 4.26 & Monday 4.29 Review
Students had time to review for their test on Tuesday
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STUDY FOR YOUR TEST
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Thursday 4.26 Manifest Destiny and the California Gold Rush
We discussed the California Gold rush and the Mormon settlement in Utah
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Assignment: Manifest Destiny Achieved
Due: Friday 4.27
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Wednesday 4.25 Manifest Destiny Achieved
We discussed the annexation of Texas and The Mexican-American War
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No Assignments
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Monday 4.22 & Tuesday 4.23 The Oregon Trail
Students read about the Oregon trail and played a simulation of the trail
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4.22 - No Assignments
4.23 - Oregon Trail RAFT
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Friday 4.19 Manifest Destiny
We talked about the concept of "Manifest Destiny" and its role in the growth of the United States
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Assignment: Rift between North and South (see 4.17)
Due: Monday 4.19 |
Thursday 4.18 Challenges of Growth
Students read about the growing tension in the country as territories applied for statehood.
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Assignments: Page 401 Key Terms and page 405 1 a&b and 2 a&b
Due: Friday 4.19 |
Wednesday 4.17 The Growing Rift
Students had time to work on their projects about the growing rift between the North and the South
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Assignment: Rift Between the North and the South
Due: Monday 4.19
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Tuesday 4.16 - Slave Spirituals
Today we talked about the four different styles of spirituals created in slave communities. We listened to examples and discussed them
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No Assignments
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Monday 4.15 - The Plantation South
Students read about the Southern United States in the early 1800s
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Assignment: Complete Plantation South worksheet
Due: Tuesday 4.16
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Thursday 4.11 and Friday 4.12 The Industrial Revolution and The North
We discussed the industrial revolution in America and its affect on the northern states.
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No Assignments
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Monday 4.8 & Tuesday 4.9 - Review
students reviewed for a test on wednesday 4.10
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Study for your test
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Thursday 4.4 Small Group Debates - The Jackson Era
Students debated in small groups about issues the country faced during the Jackson Era
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Assignment: Jackson Political Cartoon
Due: Monday 4.8
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Wednesday 4.3 Jackson Vs. The Bank
We discussed Andrew Jackson and his war with the 2nd Bank of the United States
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No Assignments
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SPRING BREAK
Thursday 3.21 Native American Sports Names
We read about and discussed the controversy surrounding sports teams using Native American names and icons.
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No Assignments
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Monday 3.18, Tuesday 3.19 & Wednesday 3.11 The Trail of Tears
Students began to read through a collections of readings about the Trail of Tears.
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Assignment: Trail of Tears Memorial
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Thursday 3.14 The Age of Jackson
We took notes about Andrew Jackson and the reforms that were brought about during his time.
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No Assignments
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Tuesday 3.12 Dealing with Other Nations
Today we discussed early American foreign policy and the Monroe Doctrine
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No Assignments
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Monday 3.11 Building a National Unity
Students took notes about the presidency of James Monroe and the era of good feelings
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No assignments
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Monday 3.4 & Wednesday 3.6 - Review
Students had the chance to work on their study guides
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Study for your test on Wednesday
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Thursday 2.28 - The War of 1812
We learned about america's "2nd war of Independence."
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No Assignments
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Wednesday 2.27 - Jefferson: A Time of Conflict
Today we read about Jefferson's foreign policy
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No Assignments
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Thursday 2.21, Friday 2.22 , Monday 2.25 & Tuesday 2.26 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition
We watched a film about the exciting journey of Lewis and Clark.
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Assignment: Lewis and Clark RAFT
Due: Thursday 2.28
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Wednesday 2.20 - The Louisiana Purchase
We read about Jefferson and his personal debate over the Louisiana Purchase
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No Assignments
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Tuesday 2.19 Jefferson Takes Office
We discussed Thomas Jefferson and his new era in american politics
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No Assignments
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Wednesday 2.13 & Thursday 2.14 Review
Students worked on their study guides for the test on Friday
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Test on Friday
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Monday 2.11 & Tuesday 2.12 Fed Vs DR Debate
The students split up into small groups to debate on important issues of the 1800s - the economy and foreign relations
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No Assignments
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Thursday 2.7 The Election of 1800
Students had the chance to start on the Campaign poster projects
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Assignment: Campaign poster project
Due: Monday 2.11
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Wednesday 2.6 Adams and The XYZ Affair
We talked about the problems facing the country during the Adams administration
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Assignment: Finish problems at Home and Abroad worksheet
Due: Thursday 2.7
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Tuesday 2.5 Fractions
Today we talked about the forming of political Parties in America
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No Assignments
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Monday 2.4 Washington takes Office
We read about Washington and the first Congress establishing the New Government
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Assignments: Finish Washington Worksheet
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Monday 1.28 & Wednesday 1.30 Review
We started to review for the test on thursday
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Study for your test
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Wednesday 1.23, Thursday 1.24 & Friday 1.25 Group Amendment Project
Students started working on their group Amendment projects. Most work will be done in class.
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Assignment: Group Amendment Project
Due: Friday 1.25
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Thursday 1.17 & Friday 1.18 The Bill of Rights
Today we started looking at the first 10 Amendments called the Bill of Rights.
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No Assignments
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Wednesday 1.16 How Bill becomes a law
We studied the process of how a bill can become a law
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Assignment: Bill to Law Chart
Due Friday 1.18
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Tuesday 1.15 Article III
Monday 1.14 Get to know a President
Friday 1.11 Article II
We discussed Article II and presidency.
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Assignment: Finish Questions on the back of the PowerPoint Guide
Due: Monday 1.14 |
Thursday 1.10 Meet Your Representation
We went to the computer lab to do research on our Senators and Representative.
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Assignment: Finish Meet your Senators and Representative Worksheet
Due: Tomorrow Friday 1/11
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Wednesday 1.9 Article I
Today we discussed Article I of the Constitution. We talked about the structure and powers it gives the Legislative branch.
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No Assignments
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Tuesday 1.8 An Introduction the U.S. Constitution
Today we discussed the structure, preamble and 7 basic principles on the Constitution.
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Assignment: Finish Constitution worksheet
Due: Wednesday 1/9
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Monday 1.7 Self Reflection
Students filled out a form to reflect on the first half of the year.
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No Assignments
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Monday 12.10 & Tuesday 12.11 Review
We reviewed for our tests on Wednesday
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Study For your Test!!
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Thursday 12.6 Constitution Debate
We held a debate about the U.S. Constitution
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No Assignments
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Wednesday 12.5 Constitution Ratified
We read about the ratification process and the passing of the Constitution
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Assignment: Fed vs. Anti-fed project (pdf below)
Due: Thursday 12/6 |
Tuesday 12.4 Federalists Vs. Antifederalists Project
Students had time to work on their projects
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Assignment: Federalist vs. Antifederalist Poster
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Monday 12.3 - Federalists Vs. Antifederalists
Today, we continued our talk about the creation of the U.S. Constitution.We discussed the debate that occurred around the ratification of the new Constitution
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No Assignments
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