Wednesday, November 29, 2017


Weekly Lesson Plan

Date: November 27, 2017

Week: 17

 
Description
M
 
1. Graduated income tax: show tax brackets today...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax_in_the_United_States
2. Plessy v. Ferguson: background info. & essay on "Is it okay to break unjust laws?” (see my documents) Discuss if time
Objective: determine my views on social injustice & the Law
 
T
 
1. Women In the Progressive Era lesson (see My Documents)
– Includes Sufferin Till Suffrage Schoolhouse Rock video
2. Review for test & go over "more progressive notes"
Objective: examine the main players & advancements of womens rights
 
W
 
1. Progressive Era test
2. Imperialism worksheet pages 28 & 33… Due Friday
Objective: determine my knowledge of the Progressive Era
Th
 
1. International Business College to present -- 15 minutes
2. Begin "Expansion in the Pacific" imperialism activity 20.1... (My Documents)
-- groups research US acquisitions, list costs, benefits, & benefit to the US today. 
-- Students fill in notes as groups report findings to the class.
–- Switch groups & share, making chart.
Objective: evaluate the costs and benefits of US imperialism
 
F
 
1. Show the following funny clip on taking over Hawaii:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeDOQpfaUc8
2. Grade worksheet page 28, 33
3. Finish "Expansion in the Pacific" imperialism activity
Objective: evaluate the costs and benefits of US imperialism
 

Saturday, November 25, 2017


Weekly Lesson Plan

 

Date: November 20, 2017

Week: 16

 
Description
M
 
*Continue with 2 Indiana Bicentennial Minute video clips 31, 32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS885dYXPD4&index=31&list=PL-xVwN6Ke-ajft0Y3tWHIGlD9L5AlFiKe
1. The Jungle lesson plan (my documents) & answer 3 questions (play "Welcome to the Jungle") (PowerPoint over "insect fragments")
2. Finish looking up "More Progressive Notes"
3. Study for tomorrow's quiz
Objective: describe the challenges facing the meat packing industry 100 years ago
 
T
 
*trivia -- Watch origins of Thanksgiving on the History Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9NDuxL4WA4,
1. Quiz: Progressives #10
2. Begin Presidential Assassination & Attempts Lesson Plan
*see My Documents: "Assassinations" (in 20-21 file)
Objective: analyze the motives of assassination attempts & lessons learned
 
W
 
*Trivia -- watch Adam Sandler Thanksgiving song
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/update-sandler-thanksgiving-song/n10350
1. Finish presidential assassination attempts lesson
 
Th
 
 
Gobble gobble!
 
F
 
 
No school

Friday, November 17, 2017


Weekly Lesson Plan

 

Date: November 20, 2017

Week: 16

 
Description
M
 
*Continue with 2 Indiana Bicentennial Minute video clips 29,30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HeYagR2P58&index=29&list=PL-xVwN6Ke-ajft0Y3tWHIGlD9L5AlFiKe
1. The Jungle lesson plan (my documents) & answer 3 questions
2. Look up "More Progressive Notes"
Objective: describe the challenges facing the meat packing industry 100 years ago
 
T
 
*trivia -- Watch origins of Thanksgiving on the History Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9NDuxL4WA4,
1. Quiz: Progressives #10
2. Presidential Assassination & Attempts Lesson Plan
*see My Documents: "Assassinations" (in 20-21 file)
Objective: analyze the motives of assassination attempts & lessons learned
 
W
 
*Trivia -- watch Adam Sandler Thanksgiving song
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/update-sandler-thanksgiving-song/n10350
1. Graduated income tax: show tax brackets today...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax_in_the_United_States
2. Plessy v. Ferguson: background info, essay or discussion on "Is it okay to break unjust laws?” (see my documents)
3. Finish looking up "More Progressive Notes
Objective: determine my views on social injustice & the Law
 
Th
 
 
Gobble gobble!
 
F
 
 
No school

Friday, November 3, 2017


Weekly Lesson Plan

Date: November 6, 2017

Week: 14

 
Description
M
*Continue with 2 Indiana Bicentennial Minute video clips 27, 28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SRKpIsDLDk&list=PL-xVwN6Ke-ajft0Y3tWHIGlD9L5AlFiKe&index=27
1. Pass out US Immigration Notes handout & discuss
2. Watch 30 Days "Immigration" & list pros/cons
Objective: recognize the pros and cons of illegal immigration
 
T
 
1. US naturalization quiz on the screen:
http://www.factmonster.com/quizzes/citizenship1/5.html
2. finish 30 Days & discuss pros/cons
3. Additional Gilded Age notes (my documents)
Objective: apply my knowledge to become a US citizen
 
W
 
*Morning tutoring session*
1. Ind. Rev. & Immigration Quiz 9
2. Review for test with a partner
3. Chapter 8 worksheet... page 63 -- due Friday
Objective: prepare for tomorrow's test
 
Th
 
1. Test over industrial age, immigration (chapter 6, 7)
2. Finish worksheet & begin working on Progressive Era study guide
Objective: show my knowledge of the Gilded Age, etc.
 
F
 
1. Grade page 63 worksheet
2. Chapter 8: Notes on Triangle Shirt Waist fire, page 249 & video:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7360200n
3. Pure Food and Drug Act, page 322
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ppaJwQ9UM
4. Continue working on Progressive Era study guide, if time
Objective: judge the effectiveness of social reforms