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March 4th, 2014
So I've decided that I'm going to try to add more to this blog as i move forward. This is good for students I suppose so they can keep up and remain well adjusted. Long story short -- this is where you go when you want to know what you missed. Thanks to my new classes for trying to keep me grounded and consistent. :)
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Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything
Alexander Hamilton
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October 9, 2013
Happy Wednesday!
We need to figure out something new for me to say each day.
AP - Today we finished our debates on Jefferson vs. Hamilton. From there we went through with a review on the different political parties in early America. After we did that We went over John Adams Presidency -- you were able to see that stuff on Angel. After we did that you went and completed a quick quick guide for American Presidents. Tomorrow we can look forward to our reading quiz.
Honors - We finished populism and then we went forward with what we needed to finish from yesterday. We did Populism, took a quiz, and then we went through with the video we tried to start yesterday. This will replace a homework grade if you want it to!
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October 8, 2013
Tuesday -- Really Busy Tuesday!
Tennis Conference Championships!!!
AP -- Today we looked at Washington's Presidency we finished with his foreign policy and then we looked at some stuff that talks about Jefferson and Hamilton - We will look at both of them tomorrow and then we will move on to make sure we cover them both tomorrow. Make sure you are ready for a reading quiz tomorrow.
Honors -- Today we went through so notes on Indians. Then I attempted to show you a video on the Great American West -- but alas, that did not work. So I decided that I'll show it to you tomorrow. Hopefully it will work. Instead we took some brief notes on the Populist Movement.
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October 7, 2013
Mondays!!!
Hey guys!
AP - We went through some announcements and then took a quick quiz on the Bill of Rights. You can re-take that anytime you want afterschool -- Just come by and you can take it whenever. From there we reviewed the the Constitution and then jumped into the Presidency of George Washington.
Honors -- We worked on the timeline and I went over some notes on Farming on the Great Plains. Afterwards you worked a little bit on your homework!
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October 4, 2013
Finally the Weekend!!!
AP - Today we talked briefly about the test that you took yesterday. I'll have more information to share with you as we go further. We then looked over the Constitution -- which you will need to know. Afterwards we briefly talked about the ratification debates in Congress. You will have a quiz on the Federalist Papers 51 or 10 sometime soon. Make sure you have read them. You also learned the 10 amendments to the Constitution and will have a quiz on that on Monday. Be prepared for that.
Honors -- We started a timeline project that will consume the next few weeks of our lives. It will keep you organized. We then looked at your test and I helped you figure out what you missed and why. From there we moved into our next Unit. I told you when things were due and all that nonsense. Your next test is next Friday! Enjoy your weekend!!!
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October 3, 2013
Happy Thursday! Nothing of importance to note today, but alas I must continue. AP - you guys took a the Unit 3 Test today. You will need to read either the Federalist 51 or 10 this evening. Make sure you know what you are talking about!!! Honors - you took a test today. Be prepared for a new unit tomorrow!!!
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October 1, 2013
Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!
Tis why I'm wearing Pink.
AP - You guys worked on a packet that talked about the Constitution. You also got your progress report.
Honors -- We started with good news and then we looked at the Battles of the Cold War via Google Doc. From there we took some long, I know long, notes on the Civil War and Reconstruction. Afterwards we went over the election of 1877 and how the brought an end to Reconstruction.
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September 30, 2013
Happy Monday!
I like the idea of this week, I think it's the early release day, but I have a good feeling about this. Also all classes have a test on Thursday.
AP -- We did out Constitutional Convention
Honors -- You took a quiz and finished your project.
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September 27, 2013
TGIF! Union Victory!!!
AP - You guys researched all day. Be prepared to go on Monday with your Constitutional Convention.
Honors -- We re-enacted the Battle of Gettysburg outside with Tennis Ball. Hopefully this will continue to work and we can do fun things. Afterwards we came in and I read you a speech. You then worked on your poster for the Civil War.
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September 26, 2013
One More Day!!!
AP -- Today I collected your essays that you wrote on the American Revolution and we then looked at the Articles of Confederation. You took notes and went over the two ordinances and figured out that the AoC kind of sucked. From there I talked to you about the Annapolis Convention, Shays' Rebellion, and the Newburg Conspiracy. Afterwards you elected a President and secretary to oversee your very own Constitutional Convention. You will be able to work on this throughout the day tomorrow as well.
Honors - I shared news with you regarding your formative assessments and then we took some very brief notes on the American Civil War. Afterwards I assigned you a project that will be due at the end of the period tomorrow. You will have time to work on it in class tomorrow after our re-enactment.
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September 25, 2013
Wednesday!!!! Woot!
AP -- We finished our battle maps for the American Revolution and then you went out and created some keynotes on all of the Battles. I then posted those battles on Angel. Make sure you look at those. You are responsible for this information. At the end of the class I gave you an essay to write tonight: Did the Americans win the American Revolution, or did the British Lose the American Revolution? This is due tomorrow.
Honors -- You took the 4.5 Benchmark. And did reasonably well. Keep up the good work
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September 24, 2013
Happy Birthday Ms. Valentine,
Hey guys! Hope your day went well. Here's what we did today!
AP -- You started out by taking a homework assessment, see I didn't call it a quiz. It's going to be graded as a homework grade because it was a quiz on the homework you did. It will take the place of the Vocab grade that you normally get. Then we looked that Declaration of Independence -- Afterwards I briefly went through a keynote on the American Revolution -- you will go through that in more detail whenever we get a chance to do so tomorrow. When we were done with that we looked at a Map of the important battles of the American Revolution. You were confused, but I will walk us through the battles tomorrow as well.
Honors - We reviewed for our big test tomorrow. Hopefully you studied and will be prepared for that tomorrow. Good luck!
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September 23, 2013
Thank you all for the warm welcome back. I do feel much better and am glad to be back!
AP - We hung up your poster and all that stuff so the hallway now looks great. I want to give you a heads up on your grades -- I'm working on getting all of your grades done. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but I was sick and I got behind. I'll spend one night at somepoint getting all of this taken care of, but alas I am currently behind. Afterwards we looked at the American Revolution and worked on Common Sense Activity. Make sure you study and get your homework done!
Honors -- We did our warm-up and did all that stuff. From there we talked about the assessment that you will have on Wednesday. We started the Civil War today by talking about the Pro's and Cons of both the North and South. Afterwards we looked at a map and labeled it then we went forward and finished a matrix. Tomorrow we will look at studying for our 4.5 week benchmark.
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September 19th, 2013
Hey guys!
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I did put up pictures of AP working on their road to Revolution posters. But I'll catch you up on today.
AP -- You worked on your road to Revolution Posters all period. You will have 10 minutes to finish this tomorrow. If you didn't finish you should come by early tomorrow and finish it. This will be graded as a project.
Honors -- You guys created an interactive timeline of the 1850s. It was awesome. You can view this by looking at angel. I also let you know that you can do test corrections on test 2. You need to write the entire question, the entire answer, the page where you found the right answer, and why you missed the question. These are important. It is due on the 26th of September.
I hope I feel better tomorrow!!!
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