6 U.S. History Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Chapters 11.1-11.5
11.1 and 11.2 are due on Monday, May 23.
11.3-11.5 are going to be collected on Friday, May 27.
11.3-11.5 are going to be collected on Friday, May 27.
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Auction Paddle Directions
Examples are up front on the stand-up desk. Please make sure you put them back.
Everything listed on the slide is required for the Auction Paddle.
Everything listed on the slide is required for the Auction Paddle.
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Chapter 10.2
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Chapter 10.4
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Chapter 10.1
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Chapter 10.3
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Lead Ups to the Civil War
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Requirements: Lead Ups to the Civil War
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SBAC Preparedness
The chromebook needs to be fully charged!
Plug-in headphones are required!
Bring a Silent Reading Book for when you are done with your SBAC.
Science Testing: Thursday 4/21 and Friday 4/22
SBAC Week: Monday 4/25-Friday 4/29
Plug-in headphones are required!
Bring a Silent Reading Book for when you are done with your SBAC.
Science Testing: Thursday 4/21 and Friday 4/22
SBAC Week: Monday 4/25-Friday 4/29
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Edpuzzle - Mexican-American War
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Edpuzzle - Texas Independence
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Mini Project-Who Moved West?
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Who Moved West? Script Writing
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Who Moved West? FlipGrid Video
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Edpuzzle - Manifest Destiny
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Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation
Follow the directions carefully on each slide.
On the slide with John Gast's painting, you need to write down your observations and answer the questions on the handout. You have to also answer the questions on the slide.
Please make sure you take your time on the assignment.
On the slide with John Gast's painting, you need to write down your observations and answer the questions on the handout. You have to also answer the questions on the slide.
Please make sure you take your time on the assignment.
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The West Vocabulary
Use the Glossary at the back of your textbook or TCI online in order to find the definitions to the terms. Do not use Google to find the definitions.
Once you have found the definitions, write them in your own words. For 8 of the terms use them in a sentence.
Once you have found the definitions, write them in your own words. For 8 of the terms use them in a sentence.
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[TCI] Timeline Challenge
Text With Notes
http://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/15446?program_id=240
http://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/15446?program_id=240
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Edpuzzle - Panic of 1837
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President Andrew Jackson Study Guide
Please upload a photo of your completed study guide.
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[TCI] Andrew Jackson and the Growth of American Democracy Lesson Game
Lesson Game
http://student.teachtci.com/shared/programs/240/lessons/1810/challenge
http://student.teachtci.com/shared/programs/240/lessons/1810/challenge
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Andrew Jackson Wanted Poster and Hero's Plaque
When you are done with your test. Evaluate how well Andrew Jackson promoted democracy (a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives) during his presidency through your Hero's Plaque and Wanted Poster.
On a separate piece of paper, create a "hero's plaque" for Jackson that highlights his positive contributions to American democracy (a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives).
Include the following on your plaque:
a sketch of Jackson.
two sentences on why he should be praised.
two symbols that represent him as a hero.
On the opposite side, create a "wanted" poster that emphasizes his negative impact on American democracy (a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives).
Include the following on your wanted poster:
a sketch of Jackson.
two sentences stating why he should be criticized.
two symbols that represent him as a villain.
On a separate piece of paper, create a "hero's plaque" for Jackson that highlights his positive contributions to American democracy (a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives).
Include the following on your plaque:
a sketch of Jackson.
two sentences on why he should be praised.
two symbols that represent him as a hero.
On the opposite side, create a "wanted" poster that emphasizes his negative impact on American democracy (a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives).
Include the following on your wanted poster:
a sketch of Jackson.
two sentences stating why he should be criticized.
two symbols that represent him as a villain.
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"Political Cartoon Activity"
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Edpuzzle - Jackson's Bank War
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Edpuzzle - Jackson Nullification Crisis
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Edpuzzle - Andrew Jackson
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Check-In: Who elected and supported Andrew Jackson?
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War of 1812 Timeline Activity
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Edpuzzle - War of 1812
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Image Analysis: What do you observe in this image? Do you recognize any familiar faces? Groups of people?
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Check-In Question: What is the significance/importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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Presidential Tombstones
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Edpuzzle - Louisiana Purchase
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Check-In: What is one of Thomas Jefferson's biggest accomplishments during his presidency?
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Unit 4 Part 1 Study Guide
Remember you received this study guide two weeks prior to February Break. The copies were made on goldenrod-colored paper. I will NOT be collecting the study guide, it is for your own studying. We will go over any questions you have on Monday.
Attached to this assignment is the Study Guide.
Attached to this assignment is the Study Guide.
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Unit 4 Part 1 Test Study Aid
Remember your Unit 4 Part 1 Test is Tuesday/Wednesday of this upcoming week.
Suggestions for studying:
Complete the Study Guide, which has its own assignment on Google Classroom.
Play the Lesson Game at the link below
Suggestions for studying:
Complete the Study Guide, which has its own assignment on Google Classroom.
Play the Lesson Game at the link below
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Blooket Study Aid
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First Presidents and Their Foreign Affairs
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Edpuzzle - James Monroe
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Edpuzzle - James Madison
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Election of 1800
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The 12th Amendment
1. Read through the document.
2. Answer the questions at the end of the reading on the next page in your notebook.
2. Answer the questions at the end of the reading on the next page in your notebook.
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Edpuzzle - Election of 1800
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Check-In: What is one highlight from break?
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Check-In Question: What advice did President Washington state in his Farewell Address?
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John Adams Reading and Informational Flyer
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History with Hamilton
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Hamilton vs. Jefferson Poster
Step #1: Finish your handout (T-Chart) about your person.
Step #2: Share with your partner and have the T-Chart completed.
Step #3: Complete the drawing portion on the back the of T-Chart.
Step #4: Identify quotes that go with your specific person and make sure to explain why on the back of your poster.
Step #5: Create a colorful poster on the front. Five symbols for Hamilton and five symbols for Jefferson. These need to be symbols from the same category.
Step #6: Catchy slogan for Hamilton and Jefferson.
Step #2: Share with your partner and have the T-Chart completed.
Step #3: Complete the drawing portion on the back the of T-Chart.
Step #4: Identify quotes that go with your specific person and make sure to explain why on the back of your poster.
Step #5: Create a colorful poster on the front. Five symbols for Hamilton and five symbols for Jefferson. These need to be symbols from the same category.
Step #6: Catchy slogan for Hamilton and Jefferson.
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Edpuzzle - Ultimate Guide to Presidents: How the Presidency was Formed
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Bill of Rights Study Guide
1. The Study Guide needs to be completed by hand. If you need an extra copy, please print this out and write directly on it.
2. These will be collected before the quiz on Friday.
3. Highly suggest making some sort of study aid.
4. Play the Lesson Game on TCI.
2. These will be collected before the quiz on Friday.
3. Highly suggest making some sort of study aid.
4. Play the Lesson Game on TCI.
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Intro to Political Development
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Edpuzzle - Bill of Rights
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Do You Have the Right? Project
Step #1: Read your assigned section with your group members.
Step #2: Respond to the reading questions.
Step #3: Research how the assigned amendments protect or do not protect the person in your case.
Step #4: Send one person from your group to show me all of the handouts and I will initial them.
Step #5: Work on the Google Slide Deck. Use my template for reference.
All of this work will be done during class!
Step #2: Respond to the reading questions.
Step #3: Research how the assigned amendments protect or do not protect the person in your case.
Step #4: Send one person from your group to show me all of the handouts and I will initial them.
Step #5: Work on the Google Slide Deck. Use my template for reference.
All of this work will be done during class!
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Self Evaluation and Group Evaluation
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Bill of Rights Images
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Bill of Rights Infographic
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Edpuzzle - Bill of Rights
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Kahoot Practice for U.S. Constitution Quiz
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Create Your Own Study Aid
Attach your study aid as a link to this assignment.
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Check-In Question: How does the system of Checks and Balances work? (Use an example.)
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Constitutional Super Hero Narrative
1. With your partner write a narrative that involves a battle between your two super heroes.
2. Make sure in the header you have your name and your partner(s) name.
Both you and your partner(s) will turn in your own typed version of the narrative.
2. Make sure in the header you have your name and your partner(s) name.
Both you and your partner(s) will turn in your own typed version of the narrative.
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Edpuzzle - Amendment Process
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Edpuzzle - Just A Bill
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Final U.S. Constitution
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U.S. Constitution #3
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U.S. Constitution #2
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Edpuzzle - Branches of Government
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U.S. Constitution #1
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Final Practice Before Quiz
Click on the link below to start the game
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Study Tool: Lesson 8 Game
Use the attached link to play the Lesson game. This will help for the quiz on Monday, 12/13.
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Practice for Lesson 8 Quiz
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Lesson 8 The Constitutional Convention
Attached you will find the link to the Lesson 8 text for the packet.
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Articles of Confederation Matrix
Please finish any remaining placards.
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Lesson 8 Sections 1 and 2
1. Read Sections 1 and 2.
2. Respond to the questions at the end of Sections 1 and 2.
2. Respond to the questions at the end of Sections 1 and 2.
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Disney Movie Debate vs. Articles of Confederation
Read the Introduction of the text and then fill out the T-Chart.
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Check-In Question: The colonies now have independence, what is the first thing they now need to establish?
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Geography Challenge #3
If you are not able to access the information from TCI online. Here is the PDF version of the reading.
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Timeline Challenge: Revolutionary War
1. Read through the timeline. Many of the events you will recognize. You might also immediately realize there are some that have been left off.
2. Answer questions 1-13. Make sure you use complete sentences in your responses.
2. Answer questions 1-13. Make sure you use complete sentences in your responses.
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Revolutionary War Test Kahoot
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Lead-Up to the Revolutionary War
Practice this Quizizz for events that led up to the Revolutionary War.
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People of the Revolutionary War
Practice this Quizizz to study the people of the Revolutionary War.
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22. Chapters 10 and 11 Quiz Notes
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Veteran Celebration Google Form
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Edpuzzle - Thomas Paine
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21. Quiz Notes Chapters 7, 8 and 9
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Final Draft Veteran Interview Project
After you have proofread through your entire project including grammar and formatting. Please attach your final draft to this assignment.
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Veteran Interview Final Write-Up with Reflection Paragraph
Please follow the directions carefully!
1. Use the template for the writing process of the Reflection Paragraph.
2. The final reflection paragraph will be placed at the end of the interview questions and responses.
3. Follow the page set up for the Final Write-Up (There is an example attached to this assignment and the directions that are posted as material.)
1. Use the template for the writing process of the Reflection Paragraph.
2. The final reflection paragraph will be placed at the end of the interview questions and responses.
3. Follow the page set up for the Final Write-Up (There is an example attached to this assignment and the directions that are posted as material.)
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20. Quiz Notes Chapters 4, 5, and 6
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19. Quiz Notes Chapters 1, 2, and 3
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Veteran Interview Questions
Please use the following questions as guidance when interviewing your Veteran.
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Veteran Interview Picture
Please see the attached directions.
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17. Unit 2 Cover Page
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Check-In Question: From the timeline activity, which event would you have added to the timeline? Explain why.
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16. Self-Grading Rubric for the Colonial Sales Pitch
Read the directions on the assignment.
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15. Colonial Sales Pitch Project
Goal: To get more people to come to the 13 Colonies.
You and your group or partner will create an exciting, informative sales pitch through a brochure, a song, or a commercial to encourage people to settle in the 13 Colonies.
Please check off the steps as you and your group completes them.
Step 1: In your group, you needed to research all three regions and choose one colony from each region to highlight.
Step 2: Choose one of the following projects to complete:
Jingle/Song
Brochure
Commercial
Your Own Choice: If you have an idea that is not on this list, please present it to your teacher
You and your group or partner will create an exciting, informative sales pitch through a brochure, a song, or a commercial to encourage people to settle in the 13 Colonies.
Please check off the steps as you and your group completes them.
Step 1: In your group, you needed to research all three regions and choose one colony from each region to highlight.
Step 2: Choose one of the following projects to complete:
Jingle/Song
Brochure
Commercial
Your Own Choice: If you have an idea that is not on this list, please present it to your teacher
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13 Colonies Practice!
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Final Round 13 Colonies
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First Notebook Check
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13 Colonies Round #3
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13 Colonies Round #2
Click on the link below to start the game
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13 Colonies Round #1
Click on the link below to start the game
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Check-In Question: Do you have a veteran for the veteran project?
If you do not have a veteran, please sign up for one of the times available on the document.
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Colonial Sales Pitch Group Project
Please read each question carefully.
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Check-In Question: Based on Southern Colonies (ex.Jamestown) and New England Colonies (ex. Plymouth), what are the differences between these two regions?
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14. 13 Colonies Map
1. Use the attached Google Slide Deck to complete your 13 Colonies Map.
2. Make sure to put the Google Slide Deck in present mode.
3. Make sure to label each of the 13 Colonies.
2. Make sure to put the Google Slide Deck in present mode.
3. Make sure to label each of the 13 Colonies.
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Check-In Question: What are the similarities and differences between Plymouth and Jamestown?
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13. Jamestown vs. Plymouth
Follow the direction on the attached Google Document.
The storyboard will be completed in class on Thursday.
The storyboard will be completed in class on Thursday.
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12. Was Christopher Columbus a Hero?
1. Read pages 42-45 in TCI about Was Christopher Columbus a Hero?
2. Read through the Primary Sources and respond to the questions.
3. Highlight where you can find the answers to the questions within each Primary Source.
4. Write a claim on the Jamboard about whether or not Christopher Columbus was a hero or not.
2. Read through the Primary Sources and respond to the questions.
3. Highlight where you can find the answers to the questions within each Primary Source.
4. Write a claim on the Jamboard about whether or not Christopher Columbus was a hero or not.
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Check-In Question: Was Christopher Columbus a Hero? Why or Why not?
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11. Geography Challenge #1
1. Use the link below to follow the directions to complete your hard-copy map. Go to Setting the Stage (p.2-3)
2. Where you need to answer the questions please do so on the back of your map.
If the link does not take you directly to the page, click on Our Colonial Heritage and then click on Setting the Stage.
2. Where you need to answer the questions please do so on the back of your map.
If the link does not take you directly to the page, click on Our Colonial Heritage and then click on Setting the Stage.
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10. Pre-Test U.S. History
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09. TCI: Know Your Text
1. Login to teachtci.com
2. Make sure to read each question carefully.
2. Make sure to read each question carefully.
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08. Identity and All About Me T-Shirt
Text With Notes
http://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/16137?program_id=240
http://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/16137?program_id=240
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07. Prepping for an Interview
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Would you prefer a physical textbook for home?
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02. Syllabus and History Questionnaire
1. Read through the syllabus with your parents/guardians.
2. Fill out the attached History Questionnaire.
2. Fill out the attached History Questionnaire.
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06. Lunchroom Fight
1. Read through the story of what happened in the lunchroom.
2. Respond to the three questions as a group.
2. Respond to the three questions as a group.
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01. All About Us
1. Find the slide with your number on it from your index card.
2. Write 10 facts about you that you want me and your classmates to know.
3. Add images and change the font to match your personality.
DO NOT mess with other students' slides.
2. Write 10 facts about you that you want me and your classmates to know.
3. Add images and change the font to match your personality.
DO NOT mess with other students' slides.
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05. Fact vs. Opinion
1. Open the document.
2. Read and discuss each statement with your group.
3. Determine if these statements are fact OR opinion.
4. Explain why your group believes it is an opinion.
2. Read and discuss each statement with your group.
3. Determine if these statements are fact OR opinion.
4. Explain why your group believes it is an opinion.
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04. What is History?
1. Read the "What is History?" document, the link is in the document assigned. You will group read it.
2. Respond to the questions about the reading.
3. Be ready to share your responses to the questions!
2. Respond to the questions about the reading.
3. Be ready to share your responses to the questions!
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