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March 31, 2006
SKILLS: To identify major events, people of the Civil War; To describe the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: Role-play interviews (Robert E. Lee and Ulysses Grant) Appomatox Courthouse Interviews
HOMEWORK: All Civil War Projects should be turned in on Monday, April 10 (if not turned in today) A TABLE OF CONTENTS should be typed or written neatly in blue or black ink. Sample below:
Table of Contents
Item Description (Total points) Actual Grade
Andersonville Letter 10 points ________
Battle Chart 10 points ________
ABC Book 30 points ________
Poster (on counter) 20 points ________
Posted by Stephens at 04:22 PM
SKILLS: To identify major events, people of the Civil War; To describe the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: Role-play interviews (Robert E. Lee and Ulysses Grant) Appomatox Courthouse Interviews
HOMEWORK: All Civil War Projects should be turned in on Monday, April 10 (if not turned in today) A TABLE OF CONTENTS should be typed or written neatly in blue or black ink. Sample below:
Table of Contents
Item Description (Total points) Actual Grade
Andersonville Letter 10 points ________
Battle Chart 10 points ________
ABC Book 30 points ________
Poster (on counter) 20 points ________
Posted by Stephens at 03:22 PM
March 30, 2006
SKILLS: To identify major events, people of the Civil War; To describe the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: Multiple-Choice and Essay Test over Civil War (Ch. 13)
HOMEWORK: Finish Civil War Projects - DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 31st (I will accept them the Monday after Spring Break if students need additional time to work).
7th PERIOD: STUDY FOR CIVIL WAR TEST - All 7th period students will take the test on Friday (also any students who missed the test on Thursday).
Posted by Stephens at 05:12 PM
March 23, 2006
SKILLS: To identify major events, people of the Civil War; To describe the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: PowerPoint Presentation Notes; Skit (Mini-play) performance: A Soldier Interview
HOMEWORK: All students should have completed a reading assignment (pages 194 - 197) and turned in a LETTER from a Civil War soldier containing specific facts, battle information, etc. Students should also be working on their Civil War Projects - Due March 31st. The TEST over Civil War will be on Thursday, March 30th.
Posted by Stephens at 05:00 PM
March 21, 2006
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Posted by Stephens at 01:13 PM
March 20, 2006
SKILLS: To identify major events, people of the Civil War; To describe the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: Note-taking and oral discussion (PowerPoint Presentation on Civil War) Checklist will be used for oral discussion
HOMEWORK: No new homework - continue working on Civil War Projects. The Test over Civil War will be given next THURSDAY, MARCH 30.
STUDENTS SHOULD KEEP UP WITH ASSIGNED READING FROM TEXTBOOK AND STUDY THE ATTACHED POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IN ORDER TO BE PREPARED FOR THE TEST.
CIVIL WAR PPT
Posted by Stephens at 01:51 PM
March 16, 2006
SKILLS: To identify major events, people of the Civil War; To describe the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: Student created projects - use of numerous websites in Mac Lab
Note: Students have worked in the Mac Lab all week to produce virtual scrapbooks, PowerPoint presentations, timelines, and other technology -connected projects
HOMEWORK: All Classes - Read pages 188 - 193 in textbook. Be prepared for quiz over material on Friday!
Continue working on projects.
Posted by Stephens at 05:51 PM
March 13, 2006
Use the links on this website to find information for your project. All projects are due March 31st.
Posted by Stephens at 09:24 AM
March 09, 2006
SKILLS: To identify facts for major battles of the Civil War; to compare/contrast the Civil War to a football game
ASSESSMENT: Start working on Civil War Projects - Class time is also being given for project work. DUE DATE: March 31 or April 10
Posted by Stephens at 04:26 PM
March 08, 2006
SKILLS: To identify advantages/disadvantages the South had on the Eve of the Civil War
ASSESSMENT: Graphic Organizer Notes (Promethean Board was used for this activity) Ask for notes if you missed class today.
HOMEWORK: Read through Civil War Project descriptions (handout given to all classes). Select the projects to work on for total of 100 points.
FINAL DUE DATE is MARCH 31. Students will be given at least 5 days in class to work on projects; they should be organized so as not to waste time!
(I will accept them on Monday, April 10 without penalty if students choose to work on projects during Spring Break. NOTE: I am not assigning work over Spring Break, but will give extra time if needed)
Posted by Stephens at 04:54 PM
1st - 6th periods - NO Homework
7th period - Read pages 188 -192 in textbook and complete the Main Idea/detail worksheet
Posted by Stephens at 08:24 AM
March 07, 2006
1st - 6th periods - NO Homework
7th period - Read pages 188 -192 in textbook and complete the Main Idea/detail worksheet
Posted by Stephens at 04:41 PM
March 06, 2006
SKILLS: To debate whether Georgia and other southern states should or should not secede from the Union
ASSESSMENT: Oral presentation (Debate) A checklist will be used to evaluate.
HOMEWORK: 1st and 2nd periods: No HOMEWORK 3rd, 6th, and 7th periods - Prepare for DEBATE on Tuesday. A paragraph will be sufficient or bulleted points. Students chose whether they WOULD or WOULD NOT secede and should state reasons during the debate.
SLAVERY PROJECTS LOOK GREAT! I WILL POST SOME OF THEM THIS WEEK , so keep checking the BLOG.
Posted by Stephens at 04:20 PM
March 02, 2006
SKILLS: To identify facts about the Underground Railroad; to interpret actions seen in movie(recognize symbolism)
ASSESSMENT: Learning Journal Responses
Homework: NONE tonight for all classes. All students should have turned in M.Idea on p. 188 in textbook today. If absent, they should turn this in on Friday.
Posted by Stephens at 05:02 PM
