EMERGING AMERICAN HISTORY LESSON PLANS
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August 26/27, 2015
Name Brand Introductions
Find Someone Who
Course Syllabus
Textbook Distribution
Colonial American History Review Quizlet
Who Dat?
August 28/31, 2015
South Dakota Legends/Billy Mills
-Go to the South Dakota Legends Billy Mills Website Listed Above
-Take about 15 minutes to learn as much as you can about Billy Mills by reading and looking at the Biography, Media, Glossary, Map, and Links
-Take another 15 minutes to see how much you learned about Billy Mills by completing the Activities (Skip if it is not age-appropriate for you)
Watch...America the Story of US "Heartland"
Complete the worksheet as you watch the film.
Write down how much of the film you have left (if any)
September 1/2, 2015
Goals
1. Understand the incredible journey Alexander Hamilton took to achieve the American Dream.
2. Review and apply the United States History Themes
3. Review basic facts from Colonial American History
4. Begin learning about the Changes on the Western Frontier
Alexander Hamilton and the American Dream
*Create a Word Document entitled "Emerging American History" and answer do classroom activities/homework in the notebook...*
-watch the Alexander Hamilton rap above
-read a short online biography about Alexander Hamilton (biography.com, Wikipedia, etc.)
-List 5 Obstacles that Alexander Hamilton had to overcome in his life.
-List 5 character Qualities that helped him overcome those obstacles.
The Changing American Dream Review of History Themes pg. 192-197
-Read pages 192-197
-Answer the Main Idea Questions on the bottom of each page in your notebook
-Class Discussion...
Which of these themes played the most important role in American history up to 1877?
Which of these themes will play the most important role in the 20th Century?
CNN Student News History Themes in the News Today
-watch the above news clip
-Which of the U.S. History Themes were most present in the news today? (write one paragraph in your Emerging American History Notebook)
-Discuss with a partner/small group or as a whole class
September 3/4, 2015
Colonial American History Review Quizlet
-study the flashcards, play the review games
-take the Quizlet "Test"... Do not use any notes or outside help
-record your score with the teacher
-if it is not at least a 75%...take it again after studying
Changes on the Western Frontier Quizlet
-go over the flash cards and play some of the games
-see how much of the terms you already know
A Clash of Cultures Video
-What does the native American mean in saying that whites "never kept but one" promise?
-Why did the U.S. government encourage Native Americans to assimilate into white society?
Changes on the Western Frontier Prezi... The South and West Transformed
September 8/9, 2015
Bob Ross...what made him successful?
Little Big Horn Video (answer in your notebook)
Battle of Little Big Horn Reading
-Why did Custer lose?
-Why did the Crazy Horse and the American Indians win?
(respond in your notebook, and discuss with classmates)
Chief Joseph Reading (answer in your notebook)
1. What caused the Nez Perce war?
2. Would you describe Joseph's role as primarily political or military? What details support this?
3. What aspects of the flight of Chief Joseph and his band do you think aroused popular sympathy and why?
A Walk in Two Worlds: The Education of Zitkala-Sa, a Sioux
Watch Video...DVD in the DVD player
Answer the questions for each activity in your Emerging American History Notebook
Do not write on the handouts and please turn back in.
-Extension Activity 1: On Leaving Carlisle Indian School
-Extension Activity 2: Perspectives on Native American Education
-Extension Activity 3: Before-and-After Photographs
September 10/11, 2015
Julia Child... how did she get famous?
CNN Student News
How is the refugee crisis similar to what happened to the American Indians? List 3-5 examples and discuss.
Today we have problems addictions to caffeine and heart disease... was the lifestyle of the American Indians and settlers of the west healthier than the way we live today? Explain.
Changes on the Western Frontier Prezi... The South and West Transformed
Cowboy Songs
O Bury Me Not
This Cowboy's Hat
How did Cattle Become Big Business? pg. 208-211
-What influence did Spanish ranchers have on the American cowboy?
-How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
-How did the ordinary cowboy's life differ from the popular conception of it?
-What factors helped bring an end to the open range?
September 14/15, 2015
Buffalo Bill Video: The Real West (watch and complete the following)
-read a biography of Buffalo Bill here or search for another source
-Create a Timeline of 10 Significant Events in Buffalo Bill's Life
-Is Buffalo Bill an American Hero? Write a paragraph explaining why you feel Buffalo Bill is or is not American Hero. Define what a hero is and give five examples of why Buffalo Bill is or is not a hero.
Interviewing a Farmer...pg. 216-221
Farmer... make a list of ten problems you might face as a farmer... come up with a name for the farmer, where he/she is from, family size and what they farm.
Reporter.. make a list of ten questions you might ask a farmer to understand and expose what is happening to them... come up with a name for the reporter, what city and newspaper you are reporting for.
Reporters interview the farmers (role play for 5-10 minutes)
Changes on the Western Frontier Quizlet
-review the terms, and play games
-take the quiz (must get a 15/20)...take it until you pass
September 16/17, 2015
Settling on the Great Plains
Analyze... Who did it help? Who did it hurt? What did it do? When was it passed? Where did occur? Why does it matter?
-Homestead Act
-Pacific Railway Act
-Morrill Act
How are these Acts interconnected?
Westward Expansion Crash Course
Farmers and the Populist Movement...pg. 219-223
-What were Farmers complaining about?
-What were their plans to fix it?
-Why was the Election of 1896 important?
William Jennings Bryan "Cross of Gold Speech"... listen to and analyze
September 18/21, 2015
From the Vote... to the White House: Women's Rights in the U.S. pg. 18-21
Changes on the Western Frontier Quizlet
Changes on the Western Frontier Assessment (Socrative)
America: the Story of US--Cities
September 22/23, 2015
America the Story of US Cities
Andrew Carnegie DBQ
-Hook
-Background Essay
September 24/28/29, 2015
Crash Course U.S. History Industrial Economy What caused the economy to boom? What are some positive and negative effects of that boom?!
Andrew Carnegie DBQ
-Document Analysis
-Bucketing
-Debate
CNN Student News? Any Connections...
October 2/5, 2015
Heritage or Hate? Upfront Magazine
Gilded Age Heroes Tournament Research
October 6/7, 2015
Finish Gilded Age Heroes Tournament Research
Statue of Liberty Assignment
The New Immigrants Ch. 7.1
October 8/13, 2015
Upfront Europe's Migrant Crisis Reading
Finish Statue of Liberty Assignment
Gilded Age Heroes Tournament
October 14/15, 2015
Challenges of Urbanization (7.2)...Problems and Solutions
Gilded Age Heroes Tournament
October 16/19, 2015
Politics in the Gilded Age and Challenges of Urbanization Activities
Gilded Age Terms Quizlet
Wounded Knee Upfront Reading
October 20/21, 2015
Finish Gilded Age Heroes Tournament
October 22/23 2015
Citizenship Test
Expanding Public Education (8.2)
Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. duBois
-write down 5 interesting things about each person
-write down 5 similarities about them and 5 differences
October 26/27, 2015
Reconstruction Crash Course: What were the successes and failures of reconstruction?
Segregation and Discrimination (8.3)
Importance of Ida B. Wells (Biography)
Without Sanctuary. I feel like... I wonder...
Plessy vs. Ferguson Landmark Cases Analysis (290-291)
October 27/28, 2015
Who's on First?
Baseball...Ken Burns...
---Why is Baseball truly the American pastime? Write 9 reasons why...
Casey at the Bat...
---What does this poem mean?
---Why might it be called "A Ballad to the Republic in 1888"?
---What is American culture like based on this poem?
The Dawn of Mass Culture and Going to the Show (pg. 298-299)
---Write down 9 ways that life got better during the Gilded Age
Diamante Poem
---Select any topic or person of interest from chapter 6,7, or 8 and write a diamante poem about that idea!
---write it on your paper!
Gilded Age Trading Card
---create a trading card for any person, event, place, or object from Ch. 6, 7, or 8
---share it with a buddy and Mr. McVey
Finish Gilded Age Quizlet!
October 30/November 2, 2015
Progressivism: The Solution to Gilded Age Issues
America the Story of US: Boom
Progressive Era Quizlet (Ch. 9)
November 3/4, 2015
Progressive Era Kahoot.it
Progressive President Crash Course
1. Read about the President at Whitehouse.gov and/or biography.com
2. Read the textbook section corresponding to your President
3. Create an Acrostic Poem about Your President Describing Who He Was and Why He is Important
4. Create a Timeline with Ten Significant Events that are associated with Your President
Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal 9.3
Progressivism Under William H Taft 9.4
Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom 9.5
Share what you learned with the class!
November 5/6, 2015
Progressive Era Trading Card Collection
1. Click on the link above.
2. Skim through Ch. 9 in your textbook looking for topics...also please look up the people/topics online to acquire more information.
3. Create a collection of 8 different trading cards about each of the following (possible examples in parenthesis)...
A. A Woman's /Rights/Suffrage Leader (Florence Kelley, Carrie Nation, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, etc.)
B. A Progressive President (Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson)
C. A Constitutional Amendment (16th, 17th, 18th, 19th)
D. A Law/Act or Reform (Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, National Reclamation Act, Payne-Aldrich Tariff, FTC, Federal Reserve, etc.)
E. A Muckraker (Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, Upton Sinclair)
F. A Turning Point Event (1912 Election, Galveston Hurricane, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake)
G. A Group/Organization/Association (NAACP, YMCA, Salvation Army, NAWSA, NACW)
H. Your Choice
4. Complete your collection, save it with your name on it as a PDF in your H Drive and drop it in Mr. McVey's Dropbox in the Folder Marked Progressive Era Trading Cards!...be very careful with how and where you save the trading cards! You will have more class time to complete them next week!
November 9/10, 2015
Primary Sources: Declaration of the WCTU and "The Jungle"
Finish and Submit Progressive Era Trading Cards
Progressive Era Quizlet
1. Study the terms.
2. Play Scatter and Other Games
3. Take the Test...20 terms (no written) and report your score to the teacher.
4. If you have not yet taken or passed the Gilded Age Quizlet (many in Orange 4!) please study for that and report a score to the teacher.
November 11/12, 2015
Veteran's Day CNN Student News
America Claims and Empire Prezi (Ch. 10)
American Imperialism Political Cartoon Analysis
American Imperialism in Iraq Upfront Magazine
American Imperialism Quizlet
November 13/16, 2015
America Becomes a World Power Video
American Imperialism Crash Course
American Imperialism Kahoot.it
November 17/18, 2015
American Imperialism Political Cartoons Discussion
Special Guest Presentation: Indonesia
November 19/20, 2015
American Imperialism Quizlet
Special Guest Presentation: Pakistan
November 23/24, 2015
The Century America's Time Seeds of Change Video + Discussion
Emerging American History President's Quiz
November 25/30, 2015
Cuba & the U.S. a New Start Upfront Article
World War One: The War in Europe Video + Notes...causes and effects
December 3/4, 2015
General Pershing: A Glimpse at an American Life
How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football Upfront Article
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Explanation and Topic Selection
December 7/8, 2015
Eternal Peace: Remembering Pearl Harbor
Crash U.S. History World War I
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Research!
December 8/9, 2015
Shell Shock Video
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Character Development
December 9/14
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Write Rough Draft
Introduce Multi-Media Component
December 15/16
Historical Fiction Final Movie Trailer
December 17/18
Spanish Flu Video
Peer Review Papers
Work on Movie Trailers
December 21/22/23, 2015
Finish Emerging America Final Project
-papers... use paperrater
-works cited...use EasyBib
-Movie Trailer!
World War One Quizlet
January 4-8, 2016
Present Historical Fiction Stories and Movie Trailers
Turn in All Missing Work
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August 26/27, 2015
Name Brand Introductions
Find Someone Who
Course Syllabus
Textbook Distribution
Colonial American History Review Quizlet
Who Dat?
August 28/31, 2015
South Dakota Legends/Billy Mills
-Go to the South Dakota Legends Billy Mills Website Listed Above
-Take about 15 minutes to learn as much as you can about Billy Mills by reading and looking at the Biography, Media, Glossary, Map, and Links
-Take another 15 minutes to see how much you learned about Billy Mills by completing the Activities (Skip if it is not age-appropriate for you)
Watch...America the Story of US "Heartland"
Complete the worksheet as you watch the film.
Write down how much of the film you have left (if any)
September 1/2, 2015
Goals
1. Understand the incredible journey Alexander Hamilton took to achieve the American Dream.
2. Review and apply the United States History Themes
3. Review basic facts from Colonial American History
4. Begin learning about the Changes on the Western Frontier
Alexander Hamilton and the American Dream
*Create a Word Document entitled "Emerging American History" and answer do classroom activities/homework in the notebook...*
-watch the Alexander Hamilton rap above
-read a short online biography about Alexander Hamilton (biography.com, Wikipedia, etc.)
-List 5 Obstacles that Alexander Hamilton had to overcome in his life.
-List 5 character Qualities that helped him overcome those obstacles.
The Changing American Dream Review of History Themes pg. 192-197
-Read pages 192-197
-Answer the Main Idea Questions on the bottom of each page in your notebook
-Class Discussion...
Which of these themes played the most important role in American history up to 1877?
Which of these themes will play the most important role in the 20th Century?
CNN Student News History Themes in the News Today
-watch the above news clip
-Which of the U.S. History Themes were most present in the news today? (write one paragraph in your Emerging American History Notebook)
-Discuss with a partner/small group or as a whole class
September 3/4, 2015
Colonial American History Review Quizlet
-study the flashcards, play the review games
-take the Quizlet "Test"... Do not use any notes or outside help
-record your score with the teacher
-if it is not at least a 75%...take it again after studying
Changes on the Western Frontier Quizlet
-go over the flash cards and play some of the games
-see how much of the terms you already know
A Clash of Cultures Video
-What does the native American mean in saying that whites "never kept but one" promise?
-Why did the U.S. government encourage Native Americans to assimilate into white society?
Changes on the Western Frontier Prezi... The South and West Transformed
September 8/9, 2015
Bob Ross...what made him successful?
Little Big Horn Video (answer in your notebook)
Battle of Little Big Horn Reading
-Why did Custer lose?
-Why did the Crazy Horse and the American Indians win?
(respond in your notebook, and discuss with classmates)
Chief Joseph Reading (answer in your notebook)
1. What caused the Nez Perce war?
2. Would you describe Joseph's role as primarily political or military? What details support this?
3. What aspects of the flight of Chief Joseph and his band do you think aroused popular sympathy and why?
A Walk in Two Worlds: The Education of Zitkala-Sa, a Sioux
Watch Video...DVD in the DVD player
Answer the questions for each activity in your Emerging American History Notebook
Do not write on the handouts and please turn back in.
-Extension Activity 1: On Leaving Carlisle Indian School
-Extension Activity 2: Perspectives on Native American Education
-Extension Activity 3: Before-and-After Photographs
September 10/11, 2015
Julia Child... how did she get famous?
CNN Student News
How is the refugee crisis similar to what happened to the American Indians? List 3-5 examples and discuss.
Today we have problems addictions to caffeine and heart disease... was the lifestyle of the American Indians and settlers of the west healthier than the way we live today? Explain.
Changes on the Western Frontier Prezi... The South and West Transformed
Cowboy Songs
O Bury Me Not
This Cowboy's Hat
How did Cattle Become Big Business? pg. 208-211
-What influence did Spanish ranchers have on the American cowboy?
-How did the growth of railroads and cities impact the cattle business?
-How did the ordinary cowboy's life differ from the popular conception of it?
-What factors helped bring an end to the open range?
September 14/15, 2015
Buffalo Bill Video: The Real West (watch and complete the following)
-read a biography of Buffalo Bill here or search for another source
-Create a Timeline of 10 Significant Events in Buffalo Bill's Life
-Is Buffalo Bill an American Hero? Write a paragraph explaining why you feel Buffalo Bill is or is not American Hero. Define what a hero is and give five examples of why Buffalo Bill is or is not a hero.
Interviewing a Farmer...pg. 216-221
Farmer... make a list of ten problems you might face as a farmer... come up with a name for the farmer, where he/she is from, family size and what they farm.
Reporter.. make a list of ten questions you might ask a farmer to understand and expose what is happening to them... come up with a name for the reporter, what city and newspaper you are reporting for.
Reporters interview the farmers (role play for 5-10 minutes)
Changes on the Western Frontier Quizlet
-review the terms, and play games
-take the quiz (must get a 15/20)...take it until you pass
September 16/17, 2015
Settling on the Great Plains
Analyze... Who did it help? Who did it hurt? What did it do? When was it passed? Where did occur? Why does it matter?
-Homestead Act
-Pacific Railway Act
-Morrill Act
How are these Acts interconnected?
Westward Expansion Crash Course
Farmers and the Populist Movement...pg. 219-223
-What were Farmers complaining about?
-What were their plans to fix it?
-Why was the Election of 1896 important?
William Jennings Bryan "Cross of Gold Speech"... listen to and analyze
September 18/21, 2015
From the Vote... to the White House: Women's Rights in the U.S. pg. 18-21
Changes on the Western Frontier Quizlet
Changes on the Western Frontier Assessment (Socrative)
America: the Story of US--Cities
September 22/23, 2015
America the Story of US Cities
Andrew Carnegie DBQ
-Hook
-Background Essay
September 24/28/29, 2015
Crash Course U.S. History Industrial Economy What caused the economy to boom? What are some positive and negative effects of that boom?!
Andrew Carnegie DBQ
-Document Analysis
-Bucketing
-Debate
CNN Student News? Any Connections...
October 2/5, 2015
Heritage or Hate? Upfront Magazine
Gilded Age Heroes Tournament Research
October 6/7, 2015
Finish Gilded Age Heroes Tournament Research
Statue of Liberty Assignment
The New Immigrants Ch. 7.1
October 8/13, 2015
Upfront Europe's Migrant Crisis Reading
Finish Statue of Liberty Assignment
Gilded Age Heroes Tournament
October 14/15, 2015
Challenges of Urbanization (7.2)...Problems and Solutions
Gilded Age Heroes Tournament
October 16/19, 2015
Politics in the Gilded Age and Challenges of Urbanization Activities
Gilded Age Terms Quizlet
Wounded Knee Upfront Reading
October 20/21, 2015
Finish Gilded Age Heroes Tournament
October 22/23 2015
Citizenship Test
Expanding Public Education (8.2)
Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. duBois
-write down 5 interesting things about each person
-write down 5 similarities about them and 5 differences
October 26/27, 2015
Reconstruction Crash Course: What were the successes and failures of reconstruction?
Segregation and Discrimination (8.3)
Importance of Ida B. Wells (Biography)
Without Sanctuary. I feel like... I wonder...
Plessy vs. Ferguson Landmark Cases Analysis (290-291)
October 27/28, 2015
Who's on First?
Baseball...Ken Burns...
---Why is Baseball truly the American pastime? Write 9 reasons why...
Casey at the Bat...
---What does this poem mean?
---Why might it be called "A Ballad to the Republic in 1888"?
---What is American culture like based on this poem?
The Dawn of Mass Culture and Going to the Show (pg. 298-299)
---Write down 9 ways that life got better during the Gilded Age
Diamante Poem
---Select any topic or person of interest from chapter 6,7, or 8 and write a diamante poem about that idea!
---write it on your paper!
Gilded Age Trading Card
---create a trading card for any person, event, place, or object from Ch. 6, 7, or 8
---share it with a buddy and Mr. McVey
Finish Gilded Age Quizlet!
October 30/November 2, 2015
Progressivism: The Solution to Gilded Age Issues
America the Story of US: Boom
Progressive Era Quizlet (Ch. 9)
November 3/4, 2015
Progressive Era Kahoot.it
Progressive President Crash Course
1. Read about the President at Whitehouse.gov and/or biography.com
2. Read the textbook section corresponding to your President
3. Create an Acrostic Poem about Your President Describing Who He Was and Why He is Important
4. Create a Timeline with Ten Significant Events that are associated with Your President
Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal 9.3
Progressivism Under William H Taft 9.4
Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom 9.5
Share what you learned with the class!
November 5/6, 2015
Progressive Era Trading Card Collection
1. Click on the link above.
2. Skim through Ch. 9 in your textbook looking for topics...also please look up the people/topics online to acquire more information.
3. Create a collection of 8 different trading cards about each of the following (possible examples in parenthesis)...
A. A Woman's /Rights/Suffrage Leader (Florence Kelley, Carrie Nation, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, etc.)
B. A Progressive President (Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson)
C. A Constitutional Amendment (16th, 17th, 18th, 19th)
D. A Law/Act or Reform (Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, National Reclamation Act, Payne-Aldrich Tariff, FTC, Federal Reserve, etc.)
E. A Muckraker (Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, Upton Sinclair)
F. A Turning Point Event (1912 Election, Galveston Hurricane, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake)
G. A Group/Organization/Association (NAACP, YMCA, Salvation Army, NAWSA, NACW)
H. Your Choice
4. Complete your collection, save it with your name on it as a PDF in your H Drive and drop it in Mr. McVey's Dropbox in the Folder Marked Progressive Era Trading Cards!...be very careful with how and where you save the trading cards! You will have more class time to complete them next week!
November 9/10, 2015
Primary Sources: Declaration of the WCTU and "The Jungle"
Finish and Submit Progressive Era Trading Cards
Progressive Era Quizlet
1. Study the terms.
2. Play Scatter and Other Games
3. Take the Test...20 terms (no written) and report your score to the teacher.
4. If you have not yet taken or passed the Gilded Age Quizlet (many in Orange 4!) please study for that and report a score to the teacher.
November 11/12, 2015
Veteran's Day CNN Student News
America Claims and Empire Prezi (Ch. 10)
American Imperialism Political Cartoon Analysis
American Imperialism in Iraq Upfront Magazine
American Imperialism Quizlet
November 13/16, 2015
America Becomes a World Power Video
American Imperialism Crash Course
American Imperialism Kahoot.it
November 17/18, 2015
American Imperialism Political Cartoons Discussion
Special Guest Presentation: Indonesia
November 19/20, 2015
American Imperialism Quizlet
Special Guest Presentation: Pakistan
November 23/24, 2015
The Century America's Time Seeds of Change Video + Discussion
Emerging American History President's Quiz
November 25/30, 2015
Cuba & the U.S. a New Start Upfront Article
World War One: The War in Europe Video + Notes...causes and effects
December 3/4, 2015
General Pershing: A Glimpse at an American Life
How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football Upfront Article
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Explanation and Topic Selection
December 7/8, 2015
Eternal Peace: Remembering Pearl Harbor
Crash U.S. History World War I
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Research!
December 8/9, 2015
Shell Shock Video
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Character Development
December 9/14
Historical Fiction U.S. History Final: Write Rough Draft
Introduce Multi-Media Component
December 15/16
Historical Fiction Final Movie Trailer
December 17/18
Spanish Flu Video
Peer Review Papers
Work on Movie Trailers
December 21/22/23, 2015
Finish Emerging America Final Project
-papers... use paperrater
-works cited...use EasyBib
-Movie Trailer!
World War One Quizlet
January 4-8, 2016
Present Historical Fiction Stories and Movie Trailers
Turn in All Missing Work