2.14.13 Manifest Destiny Unit Review

Objective: Historians of 2017 will use multiple resources to review for the Manifest Destiny Unit test  

Task 1: complete the Do Now 

Task 2: Manifest Destiny Unit Review Sheet

Extension Opportunities: 

(PBS) U.S. - Mexican War 
Interactive United States Westward Expansion Map



Task 3: February Break Packet

• An Era of Reform 

Homework: Study for your Manifest Destiny Unit Test

2.13.13 Black History Celebration

2.12.13 Black History Month

Objective: Historians of 2017 will identify key figures that have contributed to the advancement of the African American community

Task 1: Complete the Do Now

Task 2: Use the example Google Presentation to get ideas for your poem

• Outline for Black History Month Google Presentation Project
• Example: Frederick Douglass and John Brown poems
• Example: Carl Brashear by Jeremiah Gray 

Task 3: MoAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)

Task 4: The Federal Reserve 

• What does the Federal Reserve bank do? 
• How the Federal Reserve works? (Time Magazine) 
• The Federal Reserve in Plain English 
• What is the FED?

Additional Resources Black History Month Project: 

• Smithsonian Museum  
• Library of Congress
• PBS
• Quiz Yourself - Black History Month 
• Afro-Latino History
• Heritage Months - National Archives 

Task 5: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: Complete your Black History Month Celebration Google Presentation. Once you are complete submit a homework completion form.  

2.7.13 Black History Month

Objective: Historians of 2017 will identify key figures that have contributed to the advancement of the African American community

Task 1: Complete the Do Now

Task 2: This is a poem for...

• Sample poems

Task 3: Individual contributions to the advancement of the African American community 

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• Research your person 
• Black History Month Celebration Project 

Additional Resources: 

• Smithsonian Museum  
• Library of Congress
• PBS
• Quiz Yourself - Black History Month 
• Afro-Latino History
• Heritage Months - National Archives 

Task 5: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: Complete your Black History Month Celebration Google Presentation. Once you are complete submit a homework completion form.  

2.6.13 California Gold Rush

Objective: Historians of 2017 will analyze the diverse experience of people during the California Gold Rush 

Task 1: complete the Do Now

Task 2: (Group Assignment). One teammate will create a copy of the document and share it with up to three other teammates. Exploring the diverse history of the California Gold Rush. Use the following website to explore the diverse experience of people during the California Gold Rush - Chasing a Dream


Additional Resources: 

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

Task 3: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: California Gold Rush Diary Entry. Submit a homework completion form.   

2.5.13 California Gold Rush

Objective: Historians of 2017 will describe the causes and effects of the California Gold Rush 

Task 1: Study the map and complete the Do Now

Task 2: Open and create a copy the document: California Gold Rush - Gold Fever

Task 3: Open and create a copy of the document: Exploring the diverse history of the California Gold Rush. Use the following website to explore the diverse experience of people during the California Gold Rush - Chasing a Dream


Additional Resources: 

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

Task 4: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: Homework completion form  

2.4.13 Black History Month

Objective: Historians of 2017 will (1) explore the history behind cultural history months in the United States; (2) describe the history and significance of Black History Month 

Task 1: Complete the Do Now

Task 2: Is race for real?

Task 3: Why February? The history behind Black History Month? 

• Library of Congress 
• History.com Video 

Task 4: African American "Firsts"

• Open and create a copy of today's classwork 

Additional Resources: 

• Afro-Latino History
• Heritage Months - National Archives 

Task 5: (Exit ticket) Go to Socrative use the room number kippsfbay8. Type in your First and Last name in order to receive credit.


Homework: Read this article and complete the homework completion form