September 8, 2015
Summary: We completed an "About Me" questionnaire, participated in the web activity and learned a little about Mr. Bardhi and one another.
Summary: We completed an "About Me" questionnaire, participated in the web activity and learned a little about Mr. Bardhi and one another.
day_1_-_studentinterestinventory.pdf | |
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September 9, 2015
Summary: We discussed the social studies syllabus and participated in a classroom scavenger hunt.
Summary: We discussed the social studies syllabus and participated in a classroom scavenger hunt.
room_408_game_plan.doc | |
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scavenger_hunt_in_room_408.docx | |
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September 10, 2015
After we discuss rules, procedures and fairness, we will get a little taste of history. We will complete the following tasks using an IPad.
1. Show me this website
2. Open google mail.
3. Send Mr. Bardhi an email using the following guidelines on the board.
4. Open the document below and show Mr. Bardhi
5. Exit out of google mail and websites.
After we discuss rules, procedures and fairness, we will get a little taste of history. We will complete the following tasks using an IPad.
1. Show me this website
2. Open google mail.
3. Send Mr. Bardhi an email using the following guidelines on the board.
4. Open the document below and show Mr. Bardhi
5. Exit out of google mail and websites.
a7_historical_themes_and_big_ideas1.pdf | |
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September 11, 2015
We will learn about primary and secondary sources through 9/11. First will define both terms and then look at the following examples.
We will learn about primary and secondary sources through 9/11. First will define both terms and then look at the following examples.
source__1_-_what_happened_on_9_11____scholastic_news_online___scholastic.pdf | |
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Source #2 - http://amhistory.si.edu/september11/collection/record.asp?ID=136
Source #3 - http://nymag.com/news/articles/wtc/gallery/2.htm
Source #4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
Source #5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GWBush_Oval_Office_Address_20010911-1-.ogg
Sources #6 - http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/09/08/nyregion/911-tapes.html?_r=1&
Sources #7 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsIWPPw-JzU
Source #3 - http://nymag.com/news/articles/wtc/gallery/2.htm
Source #4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
Source #5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GWBush_Oval_Office_Address_20010911-1-.ogg
Sources #6 - http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/09/08/nyregion/911-tapes.html?_r=1&
Sources #7 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsIWPPw-JzU
September 14, 2015
We practiced summarizing our Cornell Notes on primary and secondary sources. We also practiced annotating text
September 15, 2015
We were introduced to the concept of question and answer relationships. We also read about Abraham Lincoln's early life.
We practiced summarizing our Cornell Notes on primary and secondary sources. We also practiced annotating text
September 15, 2015
We were introduced to the concept of question and answer relationships. We also read about Abraham Lincoln's early life.
lincoln_autobiographies_1_and_2.docx | |
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September 16, 2015
408 - Create banner for Prietopalooze
201 & 407 - Continue practicing QAR
September 17, 2015
We reviewed our homework and read about the Missouri Compromise of 1850 & Compromise of 1850.
Assignment (read pages 449-451 and answer questions 2 & 5 on page 451)
Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw2CByyQMNI
Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLSDJi9EyY
September 18, 2015
Summary: We read about the Fugitive Slave Act and practiced creating 'Right There' and 'Think and Search' questions
Lastly, we did take a quiz.
September 21, 2015
Summary: We began reading about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and set up Cornell Notes.
September 22, 2015
We finished reading about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and did a word study on the word 'Civil War.'
Homework: Please complete the Election of 1860 Assignment
September 23, 2015
Summary: we completed a 'history frame' on the Dred Scott Case.
Homework: 408 will be completing the Election of 1860 analysis. The colored map is below.
408 - Create banner for Prietopalooze
201 & 407 - Continue practicing QAR
September 17, 2015
We reviewed our homework and read about the Missouri Compromise of 1850 & Compromise of 1850.
Assignment (read pages 449-451 and answer questions 2 & 5 on page 451)
Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw2CByyQMNI
Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLSDJi9EyY
September 18, 2015
Summary: We read about the Fugitive Slave Act and practiced creating 'Right There' and 'Think and Search' questions
Lastly, we did take a quiz.
September 21, 2015
Summary: We began reading about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and set up Cornell Notes.
September 22, 2015
We finished reading about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and did a word study on the word 'Civil War.'
Homework: Please complete the Election of 1860 Assignment
September 23, 2015
Summary: we completed a 'history frame' on the Dred Scott Case.
Homework: 408 will be completing the Election of 1860 analysis. The colored map is below.
1860-presidential-election-map_2nd_image.jpg | |
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September 24, 2015
408 Summary - We analyzed a Lincoln political cartoon along with the Election of 1860 electoral map.
Homework - 50 States
406, 201 and 407 - We analyzed the Election of 1860 Electoral Map
Homework (201 only) - 50 States
September 25,2015
All - We will read about the formation of the Confederacy and use a map to distinguish the Union and Confederacy. We will take a quiz as well.
September 28, 2015
All - Cornell notes on Battle of Ft. Sumter.
September 29, 2015
All - Cornell notes on The Two Sides
September 30 2015
All - Pick a battle and analyze it using a history frame. Following this, you will research a primary or secondary source on your battle.
Email Mr. Bardhi the following responses:
1. What is the website (copy and paste)
2. Did you find a primary or secondary source?
3. How do you know?
4. In 3-5 sentences, describe what new insight you gained on the event of your choice.
408 Summary - We analyzed a Lincoln political cartoon along with the Election of 1860 electoral map.
Homework - 50 States
406, 201 and 407 - We analyzed the Election of 1860 Electoral Map
Homework (201 only) - 50 States
September 25,2015
All - We will read about the formation of the Confederacy and use a map to distinguish the Union and Confederacy. We will take a quiz as well.
September 28, 2015
All - Cornell notes on Battle of Ft. Sumter.
September 29, 2015
All - Cornell notes on The Two Sides
September 30 2015
All - Pick a battle and analyze it using a history frame. Following this, you will research a primary or secondary source on your battle.
Email Mr. Bardhi the following responses:
1. What is the website (copy and paste)
2. Did you find a primary or secondary source?
3. How do you know?
4. In 3-5 sentences, describe what new insight you gained on the event of your choice.