Week of 2/1/2021

 2/1 - Chapter 10 ‘Jefferson Takes Office’

Section 1 Objectives

1. To describe the election of 1800 and explain the role of political parties

2. To identify Jefferson’s achievements

3. To analyze Jefferson’s philosophy of government

4. To analyze the significance of Marbury v. Madison

2/2 - Chapter 10 ‘The Louisiana Purchase’

Section 2 Objectives

1. To explain why Jefferson offered to buy New Orleans from France

2. To analyze why Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States

3. To summarize the experiences of the Lewis and Clark expedition

4. To evaluate the results of Pike’s expedition

Notes and section assessment

2/3 - Finish Sections 1 & 2.

2/4 -Chapter 10 ‘The Problem with Foreign Powers’

Section 3 Objectives

1. To describe foreign policy challenges that Jefferson faced

2. To describe how Tecumseh attempted to unify Native American peoples

3. To explain why many Americans were War Hawks

Notes and section assessment

2/5 - Chapter 10 ‘The War of 1812’

Section 4 Objectives

    1. To analyze the beginning of the War of 1812

    2. To describe the battles of the first phase of the war

    3. To describe the fighting in the second phase of the war

    4. To evaluate the effects of the war and its legacy

Week of 1/25/2021

This week we will be working on additional portfolio items. You will be adding to the research already done with your 5 paragraph informative essay earlier this last Fall.

1/25 - 5 Paragraph Research Argumentative Essay with ELA

1/26 - 5 Paragraph Research Argumentative Essay with ELA

1/27 - 5 Paragraph Research Argumentative Essay with ELA

1/28 - 5 Paragraph Research Argumentative Essay with ELA

1/29 - 5 Paragraph Research Argumentative Essay with ELA

Week of 1/18/2021

 1/18/2021 - MLK Day, no school

1/19 - Chapter 9, Section 3

Section 3 Objectives

1. To explain how political parties developed

2. To identify the problems President John Adams faced with France

3. To describe and evaluate the Alien and Sedition Acts and responses to them

4. To explain how Adams made peace with France

1/20 - Early out

Chapter 9 review

1/21 - Chapter 9 Test

1/22 - Early Out

Chapter 10 ‘Jefferson Takes Office’

Section 1 Objectives

1. To describe the election of 1800 and explain the role of political parties

2. To identify Jefferson’s achievements

3. To analyze Jefferson’s philosophy of government

4. To analyze the significance of Marbury v. Madison

Week of 1/11/2021

 1/11 - Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments

Constitutional Handbook Review

1/12 - Constitutional Test

1/13 - Chapter 9, Section 1 Washington’s Presidency

Section 1 Objectives

1. To explain how the nation’s court system was established

2. To describe the first cabinet

3. To analyze Hamilton’s financial plans

4. To identify interpretations of the Constitution and explain how they influenced attitudes toward the national bank

Economics in History ‘Personal Banking’

Why It Matters Now ‘The Importance of Leadership’

1/14 - Chapter 9, Section 2 

Section 2 Objectives

1. To explain why Washington wanted to secure the Trans-Appalachian West

2. To analyze the causes and outcome of the Battle of Fallen Timbers

3. To identify the reasons for the Whiskey Rebellion

4. To explain how Washington maintained U.S. neutrality

1/15 - Work Day, finish Sections 1 & 2.

Week of 1/4/2021

 1/4 - 7 Principles of the US Constitution

1/5 - Constitutional Handbook – Preamble and Article I, The Legislative Branch

Students will understand the Legislative Branch of the US Federal Government.

Students will understand how a bill becomes law.

Roles and responsibilities of our Legislative Branch.

1/6 - Early Out

Article II – Executive Branch 

1. Students will be able to identify the duties and powers of the executive branch of the e United States government.

2. Students will be able to explain the organization and duties of federal courts.

1/7 - Article III – IIV, Bill of Rights – 

Objective

1. Students will be able to summarize the processes for adding states and for amending the Constitution.

2. Students will understand each amendment and its impact on their daily life.

1/8 - 5 Paragraph Informative Essay Reflection and Revision - with ELA

Week of 12/14/2020

 12/14 - America’s History Makers – James Madison ‘Father of the Constitution’

Chapter 8, Section 3 Ratifying the Constitution

Section 3 Objectives

1. To identify positions of the Federalists and Antifederalists

2. To explain the role of The Federalist papers in the ratification process

3. To describe the battle for ratification

4. To summarize efforts to pass and ratify Bill of Rights

12/15 - Finish Ch8, Section 3

12/16 - Federalist 51 and Mason’s Objections to the Constitution

Compare and contrast

12/17 - Chapter 8 review

12/18 - Chapter 8 Test

Week of 12/7/2020

 12/7 - Chapter 7 Review

12/8 - Chapter 7 Test

12/9 - Chapter 8, Section 1 The Confederation Era

Section 1 Objectives

1. To describe the expansion of the nation and the development of state governments

2. To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

3. To evaluate the importance of the Northwest Ordinance

4. To identify the causes and effects of Shays’ Rebellion

12/10 - Chapter 8, Section 2 ‘Creating the Constitution’

Section 2 Objectives

1. To identify key events leading to the Constitutional Convention and to identify key delegates

2. To describe the delegates’ expectations

3. To analyze the major issues and compromises of the Constitutional Convention

4. To explain the compromises made regarding slavery and trade in the Constitution

12/11 - Finish Section 2.