Monday, January 19, 2009
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK-FIRE WORKS
We are studying the Declaration of Independence and we love school house rocks, even in Pre-AP classes. The signing of the US Declaration of Independence, on 4th of July 1776! Liberty declared! Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Phillip Livingston, Roger Sherman formed the committee that wrote the 1st draft.
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK-NO MORE KINGS
We are studying the American Revolution and we have learned that we are not too old for School House Rock. The history of the Pilgrim's 1620 landing of the Mayflower (Dec 11/21 depending on your calendar) and the American colonies break from English King George 3rd's rule.
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCKS-SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD
Lexington and Concord became the final straw for the American Colonies. The British attack on Lexington and Concord was the attack that convinced the Continental Congress to declare Independence. Before officially declaring independence, the colonies made one last attempt at peace with King George III with the Olive Branch Petition. The Shot Heard Round the World was the start of the Revolution.
AWESOME YOUTUBE VIDEO- THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
We are currently studying the D.O.I. This is a very cool video from www.declareyourself.com. The DOI done Hollywood style. Check out more patriotic videos at www.constitutionlive.com
Monday, December 15, 2008
LATE FOR SCHOOL
Angelica was late for school today. It all started when the electricity went off in the middle of the night, so her alarm never went off. Her sister beat her to the bathroom for the shower. She asked her mom to drive her to school, but her mom was running late as well. As Angelica walked to school, she was stopped by a police officer and accused of being truant (skipping school). A) In 1 sentence write why Angelica was late to school today. b) How might these events affect how she'd relate to her teachers?
THIS WEEK IN CLASS DECEMBER 15-19
OBJECTIVE: What happened during the American War for Independence? Did all the colonists want to break away from England? How did the colonists feel about what England was doing? What events finally caused the colonists to go to war with England?
LAST WEEK'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who was the oldest delegate to the Second Continental Congress? (Hint: He was the delegate from PA) Benjamin Franklin
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was the nickname of Mary McCauley Hays, a heroine of the American War for Independence, who took over her husband's job when he became wounded?
HOMEWORK: NO HOMEWORK, , 20 PTS FOR ANYONE WHO TURNS FINAL SPIRAL IN ON FRIDAY
REMINDER: Study for quizzes, Opportunity Party on Tuesday, vocabulary spiral due Thursday and Friday
LAST WEEK'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who was the oldest delegate to the Second Continental Congress? (Hint: He was the delegate from PA) Benjamin Franklin
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was the nickname of Mary McCauley Hays, a heroine of the American War for Independence, who took over her husband's job when he became wounded?
HOMEWORK: NO HOMEWORK, , 20 PTS FOR ANYONE WHO TURNS FINAL SPIRAL IN ON FRIDAY
REMINDER: Study for quizzes, Opportunity Party on Tuesday, vocabulary spiral due Thursday and Friday
Sunday, December 14, 2008
READ THE WORDS.COM-Marbury v. Madison
This Podcast was created by read the words.com. It is pretty awesome how far technology has come. I would love to be able to use this in class some time. Are there any suggestions on how we can use it? This episode is about the Supreme court case Marbury v. Madison.
To download this episode click this link.
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