Unit 1: Colonization to Constitution
Unit 1 Understanding Goals
General Resources:
Lesson #1 (Wed., 9/5): Opening Day UG: Who are our classmates and instructors? How will this course be organized? Vocabulary: None Materials: Homework: Read over the course outline and rules. Bring back signed portion of the parent letter and media release form.
Lesson #2 (Thurs., 9/6): Timeline of U.S. History UG: Into what periods do historians commonly divide United States History? Vocabulary: None Materials: None Homework: Re-read over the course outline and rules. Bring back signed portion of the parent letter and media release form.
Lesson #3 (Fri., 9/7): American Geography UG: What physical geographic features have affected the development of the United States? Vocabulary: Atlantic Ocean, Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Ocean Materials: Homework: Label the flash cards for the features studies in today's class.Study the Physicial Geography Map. Be prepared for a geography quiz on Monday.
Lesson #4 (Mon., 9/10): Reading Strategies UG: What do good readers do to make sense of texts? Vocabulary: None Materials:
Homework: Read and outline "The New England Colonies" (text pp.50-54). Note: Outline means take notes using the "Informal Outline" format.
Lesson #5 (Tues., 9/11): The Puritans UG: Why is the Mayflower Compact a historically significant document? Vocabulary: Mayflower Compact, New England Town Meetings, Monarchy Materials: Homework: Complete flashcards for today's vocabulary. |
Lesson #6 (Wed., 9/12): Online Resources UG: How can the online textbook and the class web page help us learn? Vocabulary: None Materials:
Homework: None
Lesson #7 (Thurs., 9/13): Foundations of American Democracy UG: What are the advantages and disadvantages of direct and representative democracy? Vocabulary: House of Burgesses, Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy Materials:
Homework: Complete flash cards for today's vocabulary words. Read "Political Ideas and the Enlightenment" and answer the accompanying questions.
Lesson #8 (Fri., 9/14): The Enlightenment Period UG: How did the ideas of the Enlightenment Period influence American government? Vocabulary: The Enlightenment, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, natural rights, social contract Materials: None Homework: Complete flash cards for today's vocabulary. Enjoy your weekend!
Lesson #9 (Mon., 9/17): Mercantilism Simulation UG: How did the mercantilist system work (or not work)? Vocabulary: Navigation Acts, mercantilism, salutary neglect Materials: Homework: Complete flash cards for today's vocabulary. Read "Effects of the French & Indian War" and answer the accompanying questions.
Lesson #10 (Tues., 9/18): Effects of the French & Indian War UG: How did the French & Indian War affect relations between Great Britain and the American colonies? Vocabulary: Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Townsend Acts, boycott Materials:
Homework: Complete flashcards for today's vocabulary. Read "Causes of the American Revolution" (text pp.98-105) and create an informal outline.
Lesson #11 (Wed., 9/19): Pre-Assessment UG: To assess students' mastery of the skills and knowledge that is to be taught in U.S. History & Government. Vocabulary: None. Materials: None. Homework: Study your vocabulary flash cards. Go back and make up any assignments that you might have missed so far this marking period.
Lesson #12: The Boston "Massacre" UG: Was the incident that took place in Boston on March 5, 1770 really a "massacre?" Vocabulary: Boston Massacre Materials:
Homework: Complete a flash card for today's vocabulary word. Do Unit 1-A Study Guide questions 1-8. |
Lesson #13 (Fri., 9/21): The Road to War UG: What led the British colonies into armed conflict with Great Britain? Vocabulary: Boston Tea Party, Coercive (Intolerable) Acts, Battles of Lexington & Concord Materials:
Homework: Create flash cards for today's vocabulary. Read and annotate the Declaration of Independence.
Lesson #14 (Mon., 9/24): The Declaration of Independence UG: What were the purposes of the Declaration of Independence? Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine Materials:
Homework: Create flash cards for today's vocabulary. Finish Unit 1-A Study Guide. Be prepared for a quiz on all material covered thus far.
Lesson #15 (Tues., 9/25): Causes of the American Revolution Quiz & Thematic Essay UG: To assess student understanding of the causes of the War of Independence. Materials: Homework: Begin writing the Causes of the American Revolution Essay
Lesson #16 (Wed., 9/26): Fighting the War of Independence UG: How did the British and American strategies and tactics reflect the strengths and weaknesses of each side in the War of Independence? Vocabulary: George Washington, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown Materials:
Homework: Complete flash cards for today's vocabulary. Finish writing the Causes of the Revolution Thematic Essay.
Lesson #17 (Thurs., 9/27): The Articles of Confederation UG: What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as a form of government? Materials: None. Homework: Read "A Confederation of the States" and complete the Articles of Confederation Chart.
Lesson #18 (Fri., 9/28): The Critical Period UG: What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as a form of government? Vocabulary: Critical Period, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance Materials:
Homework: Complete flash cards for today's vocabulary. Read text pp.134-141 "A Confederation of the States" and complete Articles of Confederation Chart based on both the reading and on today's simulation. |
Lesson #19 (Mon., 10/1): The Constitutional Convention UG: What U.S. Constitution often described as a "bundle of compromises?" Vocabulary: Great (Connecticut) Compromise, 3/5 Compromise Materials:
Homework: Read and outline "Ratifying the Constitution" (text pp.150-153, 154-156).
Lesson #20 (Tues., 10/2): The Ratification Debates UG: What issues divided the Federalists from the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates? Vocabulary: ratification, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, The Federalist Papers Materials: Homework: Start workiing on Unit 1-B Review Sheet.
Lesson #21 (Wed., 10/3): Unit Review UG: To review Unit 1 content and skills. Materials: Homework: Finish Unit 1-B Review Sheet. Study for tomorrow's exam.
Lesson #22 (Thurs., 10/4): Unit 1 Exam UG: To assess student mastery of Unit 1 content and skills. Materials: None. Homework: To be determined. |