2.28.14 Age of Reform

Objective: Historians of 2018 will describe the goals and strategies of different reform movements of the mid-19th century (1850s) 

Task 1: Age of Reform 

Task 2: Reform Movements 

Exit Ticket:  Socrative (kippsfbay8) 

2.27.14 BHM Project

Objective: Historians of 2018 will describe the significant contributions of unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement 

Task 1: Complete your BHM presentation

Task 2: Complete a second BHM presentation for extra credit 

Presentation Template:
"This is a poem for..." template

• Open and create a copy of the template
• Rename the document (first name.last initial)

Sample Poems 

• 2013 Black History Month Presentation 
• This is a poem for John Brown video 

Extension Opportunity 

• History Mystery (Civil Rights Movement)
• Brain Pop (Civil Rights Movement)
• Abolition Movement / Fight to Freedom 

Additional Resources:

• International Civil Rights All of Fame

2.26.14 Civil Rights Movement

Objective: Historians of 2018 will describe the significant contributions of unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement 

Task 1: Take the Character Growth Survey. You will need your student ID number. Please raise your hand if you need to be reminded of your number. Thank you for your patience.

Task 2: "This is poem for..." template

• Open and create a copy of the template
• Rename the document (first name.last initial)

Task 3: Submit your presentation 

• Black History Month CompletionForm

Task 4: Sample Poems 

• 2013 Black History Month Presentation 
• This is a poem for John Brown video 

2.25.14 Civil Rights in America

Objective: Historians of 2018 will describe the significant contributions of unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement 

Task 1: Civil Rights Movement

• Leaders of the Movement 
• Civil Rights Icons 
• Forgotten Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement 

Task 2: 2013 Black History Month Celebration 

2.12.14 February Break Assignment

Objective: Historians of 2018 will describe the goals and strategies of different reform movements of the mid-1800s

February Break Assignment:

• 1) Read the "Age of Reform" text and complete the graphic organizer 
• 2) Complete Age of Reform timeline 
• Age of Reform Reading 
• Age of Reform Videos

February Break Checklist:

___Read Chapter 18 (Age of Reform)

___View both Google Presentations 

___Complete Graphic Organizer

___Complete Age of Reform timeline on a separate 

     sheet of paper 

___View Age of Reform videos (optional) 

Additional Resources: 

• Abolitionists
• Not for Ourselves Alone (Woman's Rights Movement)
• Underground Railroad 

2.11.4 Manifest Destiny Unit Review

Objective: Historians of 2018 will effectively use their resources to review for the Manifest Destiny Unit Test

Task 1: Manifest Destiny Unit Review

• Link to Review Sheet 

Vocabulary Review: 

Review Resources: 

• Interactive Map - US Acquires Territories
• Brain Pop - Westward Expansion  
• Brain Pop - Andrew Jackson
• Brain Pop - Trail Tears  
• Brain Pop - Mexican - American War
• Brain Pop - California Gold Rush 

(Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.

2.10.14 California Gold Rush

Objective: Historians of 2018 will (1) describe the causes and effects of the California Gold Rush; (2) analyze the experience of diverse people during the Gold Rush 

Task 1: California Gold Rush

• Gold Fever Article 

Task 2: Diverse History of California Gold Rush 

• Chasing a Dream (click on Part 3 to find all the articles) 

Additional Resources:

• Google Presentation - California Gold Rush 
• Gold Rush - Oakland Museum of California 
• Sacrament Bee - California Gold Rush 
• American Experience - The Gold Rush 
• Interactive Game - Strike it Rich

(Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.

2.5.14 Manifest Destiny

Objective: Historians of 2018 will evaluate the actions of the United States during the era of Manifest Destiny 

Interactive Westward Expansion Map:

• Westward Expansion Review 

Sample Political Cartoons: 

• student samples (1 -6)
• student samples (7)

Extension opportunity: 

• It's No Laughing Matter (learn more about political cartoons)

Exit Ticket: Socrative (kippsfbay8) 

2.4.14 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Objective: Historians of 2018 will (1) describe the effects of the Mexican-American war; (2) analyze the consequences of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 

Task 1: Mexican - American War

Task 2: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 

Task 3: How was the Mexican population living in the United States effected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? 

• Primary Source Documents 

Mexican - American War Video Clips 

• Mexican-American War (3 of 6) 
• Mexican-American War (4 of 6) 
• Mexican-American War (5 of 6) 
• Mexican-American War (6 of 6) 

Exit Ticket: Socrative (kippsfbay8) 

Extension Opportunities: 

Interactive US Westward Expansion Map

Abraham Lincoln PROTESTS the U.S - Mexican War
California's Bear Flag Revolt 

2.3.14 U.S. - Mexican American War

Objective: Historians of 2018 will (1) identify turning points in the U.S. - Mexican War; (2) describe the effects of the U.S. - Mexican War

Task 1: Turning Points in the U.S. - Mexican War.

• Open Today's Reading (do not make a copy)

*****earn GANAS as you read*****

• Option # 1 Ask a question as you read
• Option # 2 Respond to a teammate's question with a thoughtful response
• (First name / last initial) Google moderator - U.S. - Mexican War questions

Task 2: Explore the interactive timeline and additional resources

• PBS U.S. - Mexican War Website 

Task 3: Mexican - American War Video Clips 

• Mexican-American War (3 of 6) 
• Mexican-American War (4 of 6) 
• Mexican-American War (5 of 6) 
• Mexican-American War (6 of 6) 

Exit Ticket: Socrative (kippsfbay8) 

Extension Opportunities: 

Interactive US Westward Expansion Map

Abraham Lincoln PROTESTS the U.S - Mexican War
California's Bear Flag Revolt